Here are 30 ways that Priority Associates encourages young professionals to take the lead in building relationships with others.  Why not challenge yourself to initiate one of these items next week and see what happens.

1. Put $30 a month a side to spend on reaching out to others
2. Invite a co-worker to lunch
3. Write a note of encouragement on personal stationary
4. Bring bagels to the office on Mondays
5. Learn how not to participate in office gossip
6. Affirm someone publicly for good work
7. Offer to get someone coffee
8. Go to a game together after work
9. Send a birthday note
10. Get to know the secretaries and administrative staff
11. Give a gift certificate for some ice cream
12. Offer to make copies on your trip down the hall
13. Get to work 10 minutes early so you can be relaxed, not rushed
14. Get to know the name of a spouse and kids
15. Cut out an article of interest for a co-worker on their hobby
16. Invite some co-workers over for a BBQ
17. Offer to pray for a need that is expressed
18. Bring some extra dessert back from lunch
19. Work out together
11. Meet early for some breakfast
21. Find out one of the primary goals they have in life
22. Invite them to a Priority Forum or business outreach event
23. Give them a CD or tape they like
24. Ask for some advice on a problem you are facing
25. Be interruptible
26. Give them a motivational cassette tape
27. Write a note to their supervisor on a job they did well
28. Invite them to participate on a service project with you
29. Give them a copy of Success Factors
30. Help them grow in a professional skill