Most leaders are so caught up in the daily demands of business – e-mails, meetings, etc – that they forget about the power of relationship building. Following are words for your reflection…

“Nobody sees a flower, really – it is so small – we haven’t time, and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.” – Georgia O’Keeffe

“People haven’t time to learn anything. They buy things ready-made in stores. But since there are no stores where you can buy friends, people no longer have friends.” – The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

Great leaders understand the importance of relationship building and have established the daily discipline of escaping from The Hairball of Life long enough to make someone feel special.

And remember, it’s all about the relationship.