As I discussed in The Power of Presence, relatedness is extremely important to our well-being and effectiveness.

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We say this with particular emphasis in the light of a new finding regarding the genetic relatedness of existing elephant populations.

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In addition, we all have the same basic needs and I define these as the needs to be heard, to be respected, and to have competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

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Status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness and fairness each get diminished.

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Three that appear critical include how competent a person feels, whether he or she feels they have some control or choice in the matter and, for many, whether the activity fosters social relatedness, says Sarah Ullrich-French, a professor in kinesiology at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash.

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