How to Build Sustainable Relationships

How To Build Relationships

We all need people. In business and in our personal lives, people help us to get from one step to the next. Each one of us has a gift that the world needs, and sometimes it's the relationships in our lives, that help to develop our gifts more and more.

In this particular article I share on how you can develop authentic professional relationships that will change your life and how you live your life.

Let's look at how we view ourselves first. In order to have friends, we must be friendly. Do you see yourself as someone who adds value to the lives of others? Or are you simply looking to receive? Note that mutually beneficial relationships are the ones that last in most cases.


Meeting new people. It is important to meet new people in difference spheres of influence in order to expand your network and circle of professional relationships. This also allows you to connect on different levels with people, and learn how to interact professionally and socially. 

While Networking:

How you approach someone is key: No one wants to feel like they are being stalked or bombarded. If you admire someone and want to connect with them, approach in a friendly manner and state your name, organization and what you do. It's good to open the conversation with something that you know about the other person.

The art of networking effectively is a skill that we all can sharpen. Don't forget to have professional cards designed that you can swap with others.

Maintaining Solid Relationships:

As I reflect on the friendships and professional relationships I've built over the years, I am so grateful. Colleagues near and far have been some of my best clients, or have made referrals on my behalf.
It is certainly beneficial to stay in contact with college friends, and also to help each other with projects and events.
You would also want to keep the lines of communication open through email/the internet and via phone so that you can build the relationship year after year.

Ensure that you work on retaining the relationships that you have while seeking new ones!
Happy Networking!


Yours In Success!
Sharell