"The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people." – Theodore Roosevelt Relationships are crucial to every individual; a personal connection is established upon forming a relationship. Personal relationships include family members and friends whereas relationships between co-workers are professional relationships. It is significant to maintain transparency in any relationship because it allows individuals and companies to maintain positive relationships. Transparency builds trust within a group of people and prevents disputes. For the business persona, it is essential to establish a personal bond in order to motivate colleagues to strive for excellence. A good leader should "articulate, …show more content…
An excellent product without consumers is worthless when compared with an average product with a larger consumer market. The difference between a flourishing and unsuccessful business is closely related to the sales of its product. Initially, Puma can find clientele due to the address books that Rudolf takes during the split (Smit, 33). Although Rudolf has contacts, maintaining them is difficult due to his rash behaviour. Rudolf founded a relationship with Sepp Herberger, Germany's soccer coach, who was of great importance to the Dassler Shoe Company. After the split Rudolf tells Herberger "you're a small king. And if you don't suit us, we'll just pick another guy," (Smit, 34). Due to his comment, outraged Herberger strengthens his relationship with Adolf Dassler. In the soccer World Cup of 1954, the team gains victory as well as Adidas. Adidas is "suddenly bombarded with requests from other countries." (Smit, 37) This becomes "an international advance with which the rivals would never manage to catch up," (Smit, 37). Rudolf Dassler's harsh words helped Adidas significantly. The failed relationship acts as a milestone in Adidas's international advancement. Thus, no one is benefited by breaking relationships. Nurtured relationships are supportive whereas broken ones are