Week 38: Eagle Source
The Most Important Triangle
Last week, we examined the story of the FLOCK OF GEESE. This week, we will see that geese flying in V formation is a living example of the 5 steps of The Relationship Triangle.
The ultimate goal of any relationship is the development of trust. When we are engaged in trusting relationships, mutual agreement and clarity occurs. Commitment rises with no hidden agendas and a recognized dependability that we can count on one another.
The good news is there are specific steps we can take to build healthy, trusting relationships. They are shown in the Relationship Triangle: respect, connection, authenticity, conflict, and trust.
The Relationship Triangle
This includes learning how to build intentional and unique connections with others. Upon connection, we add authenticity. This means developing relationships with no hidden agendas and appropriate transparency.What does recharging look like to each personality?
After authenticity, comes conflict. Operating from a foundation of respect, connection, and authenticity: allows us to engage in healthy disagreement. When we experience healthy conflict, trust is formed, which is the ultimate goal of every relationship. However, trust has to be earned.
Reflections Questions
Looking at the relationship triangle, which area is most challenging for you? Why?
Choose one professional and one personal relationship. Where does the relationship stand on the Triangle? What do you need to do to establish a higher level of trust in each relationship?
Higher Flight
Have you ever thought about the impact low levels of trust have on your company’s bottom line? Lack of trust has a real cost, and the responsibility for increasing trust - and lowering costs - is on leaders. How can leaders develop themselves so that they increase trust among their people and organizations? Stephen Covey has much to say about that in this insightful article:
We reach the top of the Relationship Triangle by interacting with each personality with positive, trust-building behaviors. In this short video, Adam Grant and Esther Perel discuss “How Can You Build Trust with a Coworker?”
How Can You Build Trust with a Coworker?
If we consider building trust from a 30,000 foot perspective - communicating trust to a large organization - it could look very similar to these ten suggestions made by Liz Ryan.
Remember to use your Eagle Teams Digital Notebook to document your thoughts and insights.
