Powerful relationships are the key to effective work environments, and goal attainment. Powerful, healthy relationships are the pulse behind any great endeavor and achievement. It must never be forgotten that every organizational structure, flow chart and arrangement ever conceived, merely represented the relationships which formed these structures. It is said that genius is often found in that which is simple. What can be more simple than treating your people as partners in the creation of business success.

Valuing the contributions of associates is expressed through the following behaviors:

1. Learn the life stories, hopes and dreams of your associates. View them in a total inclusive manner. Acknowledge both the professional and personal aspects of his/her persona.

2. Draw upon the combined experience of your team. Ask the associates questions ,probe them for knowledge in addressing real world business concerns. Think of your team as your organization