Unification means to unite or bring together. It’s the state of being connected through common understanding and mutual respect. Relationship merges into group identity through common purpose, beliefs and language. Unification takes place in interaction through conversation to create agreement about the work, challenges and opportunities. Both the leader’s relationship-building and technical competence is important to facilitating this task.

The key to uniting a team or organization around a common purpose is listening beyond the words people are speaking. Information to guide us towards correct action is all around us. It is raining down upon us as feelings and emotions, as well as the physical aspects of our surroundings. ...

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