Relationshift – Relationships Never End, They Just Shift

Ron Sukenick Networking, Relationships, Strategy

The spirit of the word relationshift reflects that a relationship never really ends, it simply flows into something else. Through a relationshift, the relationship becomes relevant or figural again when time, opportunity and a mutual focus reemerges. The concept of relevance further expands the definition to consider the questions of who, why, when, where, and how. We have changing needs and we need to ask a host of questions as we go forward in relationships. …

What Are You Doing to Become More Resourceful to Others?

Ron Sukenick Relationships

Webster defines resource as a source of information or expertise; a source of supply or support. Resourcefulness is the ability to effectively and efficiently respond to problems and determine resources that are important (people, technology, materials, services, time, etc.) Resourcefully responding to the need in the moment calls for attention to ongoing and emerging needs. This constant reevaluation helps answer the question – what is needed now? The ongoing accumulation of knowledge and skills help …

Relationship Rules

Ron Sukenick Relationships, Strategy

Rules are defined by Webster’s New World Dictionary as an established regulation or guide for conduct. The definition for the purpose of this blog is to reinforce that each of us brings rules to our relationships based on many personal factors. These personal factors, to name a few, may include personality characteristics, boundary preferences, time availability or urgency, level of experience, geographical or global factors, comfort level, life focus, or monetary needs and constraints. The …

Reciprocity

Ron Sukenick Relationships, Strategy

Webster defines reciprocity as a corresponding and complementary exchange: the quality or state of being reciprocal. Through mutual dependence, action or influence, a mutual exchange of privileges takes place. This definition fits well with the underlying intention that is inherent to a relationship focus. Most long-standing relationships are grounded in some form of reciprocity in the giving and receiving of rewards. Cunningham and Antill (1981) observe that “It is indisputable that most human relationships are …