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Tips for Connecting with Coworkers

By: S. Renee Smith and Vivian Harte and

Updated: 03-26-2016

From The Book: Self-Esteem For Dummies

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Because you spend much of your day with your coworkers, getting to know them and getting along with them are essential. Here are tips for forming stronger workplace relationships:

Follow the golden rule. Make others feel the way you want to feel when you interact with them.
Strive to understand your coworkers. Seek to be aware of what they need and want and meet them where they are.
Understand that you and your coworkers desire to be respected and appreciated.
Trust that you will be rewarded for your efforts to understand and help your coworkers.

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S. Renee Smith is a renowned self-esteem and branding expert, speaker, author, and resource to the media. Her expertise in personal and professional development and ability to inspire others to make positive, permanent changes has made her a sought-after consultant and speaker to Fortune 500 corporations, universities, government and nonprofit agencies, and churches. Vivian Harte has taught assertiveness skills online to over 10,000 students worldwide. She has 14 years of experience teaching in the classroom at Pima Community College and the University of Phoenix. She also hosted her own radio and television shows for many years in Colorado Springs, Minneapolis, and Tucson.

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