Episode 6 – 493: Relationship Progression and Change
Let’s talk about the life cycle of relationships. In our working relationships there are shifts and changes also. We can grow and mature to being knowledgeable and experienced to a degree that allows us to see breakthrough and new discoveries and to support the growth of others. As we grow and mature, what we benefit from in a relationship will necessarily change.
When our ability to contribute to a relationship and our needs in
relationship change, the relationship must also grow and change to remain relevant and beneficial OR we will need to seek to use our skills, abilities, and knowledge in other relationships or activities.
Think of a student who wants to be a scientist. Initially, that student must learn the basics of their specific scientific field of study and then they must apply their knowledge. Practice and experience will provide new levels of confidence and knowledge
that may eclipse the student teacher relationship. The person that was once in a teacher role, may become an advisor, mentor, or colleague which meets different needs than the student-teacher relationship. Likewise, the former student may become the teacher.
In the professional work setting, we also have the ability to experience growth. We must be mindful that the types of relationships that helped us get to a new level of opportunity and success, may run their useful lifecycle and the relationship may require re-evaluation and restructuring. Sometimes we seem to mature in our relationships almost instinctively and we assume greater scopes of responsibility or new roles. Other times
there may seem to be limitations in future opportunity within a relationship, that requires greater change. Some relationships are seasonal, some are situational, and some are life-long. All
relationships have a lifecycle and we must pay attention to understand our role in relationship.
If we are being truthful to ourselves and others, we can
appreciate that the lifecycles of relationship symbolize growth and growth requires change. Think about your relationships,
and define how you serve in those relationships, how you are served, and how you can help others. This will help you to be honest with yourself regarding the lifecycle of your relationships and action you can take to ensure your relationships remain relevant.
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