The first foundation of fit is very important. We need to figure out whether there is a personal fit or cultural fit between our mission statement, consultants and our business client or individual whom we are serving. We are not going to be liked by everyone who we meet and we are not going to agree on every single thing that we discuss. But if the individual whom we are working with does not even like us, or if we do not like them, we will never be able to break that barrier and achieve success. There is no potential to even have a basic “meetings of the minds” and we will not take any project that we are not completely passionate about.

Fit incorporates a number of elements: it includes a personal fit, organizational fit, cultural fit and a fit for the mission or project that both parties agree to work on together. For example, if I am very passionate about animal rights, I may not be able to like working with an industrial farmer. But what if they came to seek advice about how to treat their cattle more humanely?

In any human connection, if someone does not like you, it will be very difficult for them to establish trust with you and vice versa. There will be a huge disconnect between you and the disconnect will suck energy and good will that may otherwise exist. Therefore, in relationship consulting, we believe that we must really like the individuals and businesses that we work with, and they must really like us.

Communication is a huge topic that we can cover as its own topic. Suffice to say that clear and honest communication between both parties is paramount to establish a good relationship and trust. In order to be a trusted advisor and an effective consultant, we need to be able to communicate the truth and communicate it effectively. At relationship consulting, we will always be honest with our clients and tell them the truth from the perspective that we want to improve our relationship, trust and we also want to offer our clients the added value of our consulting. Even if we have to deliver bad news to you, we will do so empathetically with the goal of improving you.

Likewise, we also recommend for our clients to always tell us the truth. Being upfront and honestly communicating with your consultant will help us help you better to achieve your goals. Sweeping things under the rug or giving partial information undermines the trust relationship and does not enable us to do our job for you. When you hire us, we are already on your side. However, since we are outside consultants, we may see things from a different perspective and we may come up with strategies and solutions that may not be evident to you.

At relationship consulting, we strive to give you strategies and solutions that will enable you to build and foster the best relationships built on strong and honest communication between all connected parties.

Trust is the most difficult pillar to build in relationships, yet the easiest to destroy. Trust requires weeks, months and years to build between people, partners and peers. Yet with one dishonesty, it can be destroyed. Without trust, no relationship can blossom. With trust, relationships deepen and grow. By being authentic to who you are and what you stand for and who you represent, you will be able to foster trustworthy relationships with other people. Integrity is a key element of trust, and so is honesty. The difference between integrity and honesty is that honesty is simply telling the truth and being sincere. Integrity is being true to your words, beliefs and actions, adhering to your moral code, values and ethics.
While honesty is important, brutal honesty can undermine trust and relationships. Our relationship consulting offers honesty and constructive criticism when necessary, and we do that empathetically as possible. What we want is for our clients to achieve growth. We believe in abundance and that if everyone thinks and acts win-win, we will all benefit at the end.

When you combine relationship consulting’s three pillars of fit, communication and trust, and apply them correctly in all aspects of relationships, we can help our clients grow both personally and in their business because growth is exponential. We pride ourselves in cultivating strong relationships with influencers across the world and bringing wealth and abundance.

For more information, email us at info@relationship-consulting.com or call (702) 763-3505.