- Build lasting and supportive relationships
- Celebrate differences and work together
- Enjoy easier and better communications
Hi, I'm Dave Wood and I created the TypeFocus® programs.
Let's talk about relationships.
It's a fact that half the marriages end in divorce and the biggest reason for workplace turnover is poor relationships with supervisors. Obviously there are some serious relationships problems in families and companies. What relationship advice will turn out to be helpful for you?
more » If you want the gold-plated secret to good relationships, it would be this: Seek to understand before you are understood.*
This turns our usual relationship focus upside down. Most people want to be understood and have their needs met. Of course this is normal; we all want our needs to be met. On the other hand, if two people are focusing only on their own needs, the relationship becomes a battle ground.
When it comes to relationships, there are no good or bad personality combinations. What is more important is that each person values what the other person brings to the relationship. Refuse to play the blame game. Accept yourself and others just as you are. Focus on your strengths and use your knowledge of personality preferences to avoid conflicts and power struggles.
Understanding your personality type and those of your family and co-workers will help you avoid meaningless conflicts due to misunderstandings and let you get on with the business of creating rewarding relationships that will stand the test of time.
* This is Stephen Covey's fifth principle from his book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
more » If you want the gold-plated secret to good relationships, it would be this: Seek to understand before you are understood.*
This turns our usual relationship focus upside down. Most people want to be understood and have their needs met. Of course this is normal; we all want our needs to be met. On the other hand, if two people are focusing only on their own needs, the relationship becomes a battle ground.
When it comes to relationships, there are no good or bad personality combinations. What is more important is that each person values what the other person brings to the relationship. Refuse to play the blame game. Accept yourself and others just as you are. Focus on your strengths and use your knowledge of personality preferences to avoid conflicts and power struggles.
Understanding your personality type and those of your family and co-workers will help you avoid meaningless conflicts due to misunderstandings and let you get on with the business of creating rewarding relationships that will stand the test of time.
* This is Stephen Covey's fifth principle from his book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
