Hey, it’s Rafic. 

Welcome back to this week’s edition of Peak Performance Insider.

Let’s talk about something we all know matters…
But often put off until it’s too late:

Relationships.

Not networking.
Not surface-level connections.
I’m talking about real, trust-based relationships. The kind that help you lead better, perform better, and feel like you’re not carrying it all alone.

At the core of every high-performing team, every smooth operation, every influential leader…
You’ll find strong relationships.

Whether you're managing up, working cross-functionally, or leading people, relationships are the hidden lever that makes hard things easier and big things possible.

And yet… we forget how much they matter.

I learned this the hard way when I was leading operations across North America, remotely.
I was doing good work. Delivering results.
But I felt invisible.

My peers in the office got more face time, more feedback, more recognition.

That was hard to swallow.

It taught me that being great at what you do isn’t enough.
People need to see you.
Trust you.
Remember you.

That kind of trust is built over time, not when you suddenly need something, but when you consistently show up and care.

This week, I’m breaking down how to build professional relationships that actually move the needle, without pretending to be someone you’re not.

📌 Today’s agenda:
✅ What I learned about trust, visibility, and connection, while feeling overlooked
✅ A real-world playbook for building stronger relationships at work
✅ Simple ways to show up for others, without needing to force anything

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