This is the first of a series of episodes where I'll be talking about relationships and team building and how we as leaders can get more meaning out of relationships in all aspects of our lives. If you listened to the first few episodes you will see that this is a follow on to the series about knowing yourself. If you have yet to listen to those episodes you should go back and do that as doing so will help you understand some of the concepts I'll be covering today. As always we will start off with story time and today I'll share a professional experience I had that is all about relationships and understanding ourselves and others. For today's little lift recommendation I'll share one of the core books I use with all of my teams. And then we will dive into some foundational elements of relationship building. By the end of this episode you should have a better idea of how to enhance those relationships most important to you and a bit of insight into how to work on relationships that maybe aren't going the way they need to. Approximate Time Stamps Welcome 00:00Story Time  01:39Little Lift 05:28Why Building Relationships is So Important 06:04How Leaders Can Impact Relationships 10:42Other Relationship Skills 20:49Wrap Up 28:34 Key Takeaways Relationships are one of the most important keys to getting the most out of life.Leaders of all types can have a tremendous impact on relationshipsIt's starts with knowing yourself (see previous episodes)Giving benefit of the doubt and assuming positive intent are super importantTake the initiative to improve those relationships most important to you Resources 5 Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni (amazon affiliate link and I may get a small commission if you purchase using it)Mt. Nebo Consulting HomeMt. Nebo Consulting LinkedInGreg Cunningham LinkedInMt. Nebo InstagramLdrslft InstagramEmail List Sign UpContact Me Ways to Support the Show Patreon for membership optionsIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoShare the show with othersProvide feedbackIf you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and/or rate or provide a review Intro and outro music licensed thru Music Radio Creative Transition sounds by @clever_violin