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Three relationship-building secrets
1. Be more curious
2. Put the other person first, your needs second
3. Uncover common interests, values, and goals (159)

“Get to know the stakeholder as a person first, a contributor second.”

“‘If I continue to do what I’ve always done, I’ll continue to get what I’ve always gotten.’”

“Weaker relationships = working harder, missing opportunities, slower growth, donor turnover.
Stronger relationships = lower cost, higher returns, minimum risk, long-term benefits.
Three steps that build a powerful relationship strategy are:
1. Capture the right stakeholders
2. Develop win-win relationships
3. Turn relationships and productive outcomes”