Genuine respect

Yesterday, I received a wonderful email from a friend of mine, Chrystian. In it, he was wishing me a Happy Easter, knowing this holiday is of special significance to me.

Why a post on this ? Because it embodies the type of respectful relationships I strive to develop with my friends, colleagues and everyone else around me.

I encourage all entrepreneurs to develop that type of respect with the stakeholders in their business. When you're there, you realize that:
- you've been understood
- they know you understand them
- the lines of communication are wide open
- the payoff is priceless
- ...there is hope.

Here's what he said :
"I know this is a special weekend for you and your family. Let me wish you a happy Easter. May the Light, who has a different name for both of us, shine with the same love on the ones we love as well."

Short, sweet, to-the-point and so beautifully put. Best I can answer him is :

Thanks... you too.