Meaningful connections happen when there is compassion and trust. Equality and trust are given and received in positive personal relationships. Acceptance of and trust in one another is vital to the success of every social group. Words and images are powerful. They reflect our attitudes and beliefs.
Compassionate communication ensures respect, equality and dignity for everyone involved.
These attitudes follow us to work. In any workplace on any given day we may hear language and see behaviour that is offensive. It is up to every one of us to promote and show respect for all people. Effective, healthy communication is much more likely if the walls of distance and hierarchy are taken down and interpersonal bridges are built. Most workers say they want a close, more informal relationship with their colleagues.