Shine Now! Mag July 2016 Shine Now! Mag July Volume 1 Issue 2 | Page 34

Below, I share five (5) solutions to save your relationships
from ultimate destruction:
1. Go to the word of God. Philippians 2:3-4 allowed me to
gain an understanding of relationships, which states: “Let
nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in
lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than
themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but
every man also on the things of others.” (NIV).
2. Take a real look in the mirror. All parties have to identify
not only their role but their strengths and weaknesses as
well. Self-reflection allows each person to pinpoint areas
for improvement.
3. Check your ego at the door. Seasoned entrepreneurs
classify a person's ego as a deterrent to building a longterm relationship. An ego prevents both parties from
growing and seeing one another’s points of view.
4. Apologize and forgive. Saying, “I apologize,” defuses
any situation. It lets the other party know you value them
more than the need to be right in the situation. Compiling
an apology along with asking for forgiveness shows a sign
of great respect.
5. Be willing to communicate. Vague communication
results in confusion, which disrupts the relationship. If you
want your team to follow your lead you have to
communicate the directions for them to follow.
In sum, I pray that these tips help you build lasting
business relationships. Matthew 12:25 (NKJV) states,
“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to
desolation, and every city or house divided against itself
will not stand.”
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