From the summer read:
Why Loyalty Matters, Keiningham & Aksoy, Benbella Books, 2009
in prior posts, I highlighted 25 notable nuggets from the book and recounted the 10 Relationship DNA Factors (i.e “styles”)..
Here’s an acid test of loyalty:
Do your friends believe without a doubt that you convincingly demonstrate your loyalty to them? Specifically, do you
- Devote enough time to your relationships with them?
- Stand up for them when it is uncomfortable to do so?
- Celebrate their successes without envy?
- Support them during difficult times?
- Hold fast to information provided in confidence?
- Make every effort to carry out commitments to them, even when it requires considerable self-sacrifice?
Being truly loyal isn’t easy to do.
Virtually all of us fall short in delivering true and comp,ete loyalty to friends and family.
The good news: there is always room for improvement. Get started.
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