There’s something incredible about being in a flow state with other people—in a well-oiled machine of a team, or when the household is humming in sync with each other; knowing that what you can do together is far greater than what you can do alone.

In the broadest sense, to relate is to be alive; in an ordinary sense, how we relate with one another is directly connected to the degree of meaning, accomplishment, and happiness we experience.

This is what has compelled me, for the last 15 years, to immerse myself in many approaches to leadership, psychology, and communication. As a result, I’ve distilled a common vocabulary and effective system for relational communication I call MetaRelating.

The quality of our relationships shapes the quality of our lives. I believe we all have the potential to foster rewarding connections that satisfy our needs and build potent collaborations that make a difference worthy of our highest aspirations.