Weekend Boost No. 5

RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE: BUILDING A TEAM CULTURE

Relational intelligence is the ability to understand and navigate relationships. This is also the key to leading a successful and engaged team.
Here are my favorite resources on relationships right now.

• We can design or redesign how we work together at any point in time, all it takes is a conversation. This short article breaks down the steps to designing a team alliance.

• A great graphic video that shares language and provides a framework for the roles we take on when relationships are challenging in and outside of work.

• Listening is a team trust builder, but what happens when not everyone speaks up? This HBR article offers some great suggestions for leaders.

THE PRACTICE

Think about a relationship from your personal or professional life. Was this relationship intentionally designed? Set up time with your team or partner this week to apply the Designed Team Alliance (DTA).