This Week with Introspective

The definition of Relationship Deepener from the Strengths Profile:

• Building close relationships with people is important to you.

• For you, getting to know someone, and for them to know you, takes time.

• Your relationships with people tend to develop slowly over time, but typically last for the long term.

Questions to help you bring this strength to life:

• What qualities make my closest relationships meaningful to me?

• How do I show others that I truly value and prioritize our connection?

• What am I grateful for in my closest relationships right now?

Resources of the Week

Article

The Importance of Connections on Our Well-Being

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Our relationships impact all dimensions of our well-being, including physical and mental health and our ability to flourish at work and in every other facet of life.

By BerkeleyExecEd

Podcast

How to Create Better Relationships

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In this episode, you are getting the 6 secrets to a lasting partnership. You will learn the key to keeping your relationship successful and strong.

By Mel Robbins

Article

Warren Buffett’s lesson on investing in long-term relationships

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Sage of Omaha shares his wisdom on why human connections drive success even as artificial intelligence threatens to rip up the business rulebook.

By Louisa Clarence-Smith

Strength Story: Alicia

The Strength of Relationship Deepener

For Alicia, her strength lies in building and sustaining deep, meaningful relationships. Whether it’s with lifelong friends, new neighbors, or fellow moms who’ve become chosen family, she shows up fully — in both the joyful and the difficult moments. Moving to a new town only deepened her instinct to connect, creating a support system she both relies on and pours into. Her ability to truly see people, anticipate their needs, and offer presence is what makes her the friend others can always count on.

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