Whether you’re looking to advance your career, grow your business, or develop more meaningful connections with others for your mental and emotional well-being, strengthening your relationships can be a powerful way to achieve those goals. It’s often through our networks that unexpected job offers, partnerships, or collaborations arise, making it crucial — and worthwhile — to invest in these relationships. Leveraging the mood of the holiday season to reestablish ties and rekindle connections can create a foundation for lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. Here are three easy steps to take advantage of the momentum of the holidays to foster deeper connections that carry into the new year.