In a fast-paced (and often remote working) world, we seem to run our days on “transactions” – short-term, project-driven tasks.

And while transactions get things done in the short term, relationships are built and nourished on interactions.

And in a remote working world, relationships are even harder to maintain. That’s why it’s important that we balance transactions with interactions.

Learn the difference and therefore how to recognize this balance in your life from the video below.

Tweet it out: Create interactions not just transactions if you want better communication and results. @KevinEikenberry

From This Episode:

  • Our new book, The Long-Distance Teammate, addresses strategies and techniques for improving the relationships (from interactions) in your virtual team. Learn more and order your copy here.

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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group, and co-founder of Claridus. He has spent over 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, to become better leaders, communicators, change agents, team members and more.

He has written, co-authored or contributed to nearly 20 books, including Flexible Leadership, From Bud to Boss, The Long-Distance thee book series and Remarkable Leadership. His LinkedIn Learning courses have helped over 1 million professionals around the world become more confident and successful.

Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference. The American Management Association named him a “Leaders to Watch” and he has been named four times as one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals by Global Gurus. Top Sales World has named him a Top Sales & Marketing Influencer several times, and his blog and podcast are among the most influential in the leadership space.