Greeting People

If you have kids or a dog, or have seen people interact with their kids or dogs, you know how "crazy in love" parents and dog owners can be.

Specifically, have you ever seen a parent greet their young child or a dog owner greet their dog after day away? The excitement and love that comes from both sides of the interaction is contagious. There's no way to watch this event without smiling.

When I see my wife after a day of work, I don't exude the same excitement as when I see my son. Why? I love her just as much as my son. Why do I hold back this excitement? What am I afraid of?

When I see my team members at work, I hold back as well. Why not show them I'm happy to see them and proud to have them on the team? I don't need to hug and kiss them like I do with my son but I can show excitement.

This awareness has brought up an interesting question in my mind...

What if I greeted everybody with the same excitement I have when greeting my dog or child? How would that improve my relationships?