Why are relationships your greatest investment?
Relationships are our greatest human strength in life and at work
The research tells us time and again that our human relationships are the key to our happiness, and our happiness is a key predictor to our success at work. Our lives bleed into our work, just as our work bleeds into our lives:
32% of divorced people said work contributed to their divorce
33% of engaged couples said work put a strain on their relationship
45% of people aged 25-30 would consider leaving a job that strains their relationship
73% of people felt happier at work when in a healthy relationship
95% of finance workers struggled to focus on work when in conflict with a partner
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success”
For over 85 years, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has investigated happiness and its causes. The study unearthed an unexpected yet profound truth: that the key to happiness and a good life lies not in our financial wealth or our work, but rather in the power of our relationships
“Relationships are your greatest investment”
Leaders who prioritise relationships and lead from a place of vulnerability, emotional and human connectivity, positivity, kindness and generosity simply do better for themselves, for their teams and for their organisations
Would you like to do better?
Let’s work together on this. Here are three ways:
Influencing for Impact: This practical 2-day workshop is for you if you want to influence a decision maker, influence a change in customer or colleague behaviour, or influence someone to buy something from you
Executive and Leadership Team Coaching: Work directly with Lai-Ling to problem solve for your specific situation in a confidential setting. This is for you if you want to develop and execute on a game plan that is 100% tailored to you
Leadership Development: Invest in the product and transformation leaders in your company with leadership development that is customised for their role. This is for you if you want to learn about people and politics
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