100/0 Principle: The Secret of Great Relationships

The Secret of Great Relationships, may be the most important book you'll ever read. The message is truly life-changing.

The 100/0 Principle : The Secret of Great Relationships by Al Ritter (2010, Hardcover)

Author Al Ritter is a management consultant who works with CEO's, other leaders and teams, who are committed to achieving breakthrough results. Also, as a professional speaker, Al has delivered over speeches, workshops and seminars.

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This was a featured, recommended book on Hoopla a few weeks ago. Luckily, this is a short read. The idea is that by expecting nothing from others and accepting everyone for who they are, we become better partners, coworkers, etc. In turn, people are encouraged by example but not guilt? This givingness feels intuitive, but it's nice This was a featured, recommended book on Hoopla a few weeks ago.

This givingness feels intuitive, but it's nice to see spelled out. People whom I think of as relationship role models exhibit these characteristics already; they are generous people who don't appear judgemental. The author doesn't do a great job of explaining how this method doesn't turn one into a doormat, though, when interacting with an entitled or opportunistic person, aside from simply limiting said interactions. Some books that offer philosophical advice pontificate about it and stretch a few pages into for no good reason.

This book is mercifully short and still makes room for anecdotes. Jan 20, Markham Anderson rated it did not like it Shelves: If you want to learn about successful relationships, read Real Love, by Greg Baer. You have to already know what the author wants to say in order to find truth in what he does say. Or you have take the onus of considering the topics which the author introduces and then arrive at your own truths without the help of the author.

However, I agree with the book's injunction that the reader have zero personal expectations in a relationship. That applies only to personal expectations, o If you want to learn about successful relationships, read Real Love, by Greg Baer.

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That applies only to personal expectations, of course; in an employer-employee relationship, you'd better have some non-personal expectations. Jun 21, AMY rated it liked it. It is about taking responsibility in a relationship, whether professional or personal, and not expecting anything in return. It was positive and to the point. I did not fully agree with this principle. It reminded me of the Giving Tree Sacrifice can only go so far until it is truly non-productive and somewhat detrimental to one's mental health and self-worth.

I am not really pages; This is a professional book for educators and others. I am not really recommending it Jan 17, Jennifer rated it liked it Shelves: Good insight on improving your relationships with everyone around you. Mar 12, Keith McShan rated it liked it. In it's simplest form this book makes these points: Aug 03, brian d rogers rated it really liked it.

This book took me a while to finish, when I started it again, I read all the way thru in two sittings. Mar 10, Kim rated it it was ok. Jul 15, Douglas Green rated it it was amazing. Short book, definitely work the read or listen. Will probably listen to it again in the future. Jan 24, Bill rated it did not like it.

A world with unprecedented compassion. Here is another aspect of this paradox: Recent research on how people deal with economic and business crises clearly shows the following—those who somehow rise above the human tendency to think about themselves, and instead think and act in ways to help others, wind up serving themselves in the process.

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They quickly become the people who others need, respect and want to be around for the long haul. In my twenty six years as a management consultant, I have coached many CEOs representing a wide range of companies and industries. In my experience, when business leaders have the courage to transform their thinking and, subsequently, their behavior in these ways, breakthrough changes occur in their relationships as well as in measurable business results. One CEO with whom I worked was a highly ineffective manager.

He verbally abused senior executives to the point where several had quit and others were in a constant state of upset. Not surprisingly, these relationship issues had a negative effect on business, putting the entire company at risk of collapse. He became as interested in the success of those people he managed as in his own success.

When David was about 20, he participated in a church mission trip to serve the poor in an underprivileged area of Brazil. Most surprising to him was how happy he felt during his stay. He came to realize that his primary contentment came from serving others, essentially diverting attention away from himself. Not only are those around us influenced favorably, but we open ourselves up to an unprecedented level of personal happiness and effectiveness.

When we serve others, we profoundly serve ourselves as well. I call the highest level of leadership Servant Leadership. That means you choose to be respectful of people; coach your people; develop them; help them succeed. You lead with both your head and heart. Servant Leadership is serving others while holding them accountable—a powerful combination. In other words, Servant Leaders seek to grow and develop people as an end goal of equal importance to results. When you do this, your organization will thrive. Give others a great gift—the chance to be heard. Instead, tune into what the other person is saying.

Tune everything else out. The most effective leaders are good listeners. They ask good questions, then through their listening, they lift others up. Understanding yourself—your strengths and weaknesses—is essential to great Servant Leadership. In many of our consulting engagements, we have helped the senior leaders receive valuable feedback through a simple yet powerful process where they periodically ask people for feedback on weaknesses they want to improve as well as strengths they want to use even more.

When you and coworkers keep your promises—you get clear, coordinated actions, strong relationships and visible results. T he ability to keep our word, that is be accountable and hold others accountable, is a key driver of success. Not surprisingly, through people keeping their promises, relationships are strengthened also.

Express authentic appreciation to others as often as you can. Both results and relationships will be greatly enhanced. Today, many people are disengaged from their jobs, with the primary reason being a feeling of not being appreciated.

On the other hand, we have found that high performing organizations are filled with people who give themselves permission to routinely express authentic appreciation to others for their accomplishments and contributions. Use every problem or setback as an opportunity to learn, grow and forward the accomplishment of breakthrough results. Instead, like many others, you may view breakdowns, setbacks and problems as a cause for upset, blame, or resignation, and forward progress is slowed or stopped. The best leaders, however, realize that life itself causes problems.

Good leaders and good people are not immune. A problem or breakdown, when handled well, is a principle means of learning, and accomplishing the extraordinary. Great leaders are Servant Leaders.