Relationships Require Partnership At Home and At Work

It’s a bit surprising when people first ask me for relationship advice. What makes them think I have all the answers? Then I remember my wife and I have been together over eight years. We dated for three, were engaged for three, and married just over two. My simple answer to others when they ask “What’s your secret?” is this: be partners. I believe partnership is the key to making many aspects of life work and last over time. Partnership implies shared sacrifice, a willingness to work together, and most of all, sharing victories. I learned this early in my coaching career and it has shaped my outlook on life. When I began coaching, I led a team of my peers. As the younger coach, I knew success required collaboration rather than authoritarian tactics. What I didn’t realize was how this approach would shape everything going forward, and how rarely others embodied it too. Throughout my coaching career, I gave players agency, from the youngest levels up to the elite. I did this for several reasons: I wanted players to take ownership of their success and shape it actively. For example, I let them make decisions about plays and strategies rather than dictating every move. I wanted them to feel empowered to make decisions without excuses. Not everyone appreciated or thrived in this model, but I believed it was vital for collaborative growth. I still do. <a href="https://medium.com/@arenaintheboardroom/relationships-require-partnership-at-home-and-at-work-5381b87ab7e2">Click Here</a>