JOB AID
DEVELOPING GENUINE
CONNECTIONS
Use this job aid to help you foster authentic and meaningful connections
that promote trust, collaboration, and mutual understanding.
Building genuine connections with others is essential for effective communication, meaningful relationships, and
successful collaborations. These connections go beyond surface-level interactions and create a sense of
authenticity, trust, and mutual understanding. Whether in personal or professional settings, the ability to connect
with others on a genuine level can greatly impact your ability to influence, inspire, and collaborate.
To develop genuine connections, it is important that you embody certain principles and behaviors.
PRINCIPLE
BEHAVIORS
BELIEVE IN
WHAT YOU SAY
BE PHYSICALLY AND
EMOTIONALLY ACCESSIBLE
BE HONEST AND HONOR
YOUR COMMITMENTS
REMAIN POISED AND
CONTROLLED DURING
CRISES
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Identify your core beliefs and values before engaging in discussions
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Display authenticity and conviction in your beliefs to establish a genuine
connection with others
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Focus solely on the person or people you're interacting with to establish
an emotional connection
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Listen actively and carefully, paying attention to not only the words, but
also how they're expressed
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Pick up on values and unspoken concerns to deepen understanding
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Connect with warmth, approachability, and genuine interest
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Value and acknowledge the perspectives and contributions of others
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Maintain honesty as a fundamental aspect of communication to build
trust in a relationship
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Stay true to your word and follow through on your commitments
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Demonstrate composure and poise during challenging situations
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Work with quiet confidence and display your ability to manage adversity
REMEMBER

Active listening and empathy are essential for building strong
relationships

Honesty and trustworthiness form the foundation of genuine
connections
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