How well are you connected?

Everyone has a circle of influence. It may be a group of friends, it may be your co-workers, it may be your employees, it may be a club or a group you belong to. It may be your family, business associates, and connections or good friends.

We all have a group of people to whom we are connected.

Within these circles of influence, you may be a leader or just a participant. Either way, from time to time you make your feelings known, you make your philosophies known, you make your ideas known, and you tell others about your experiences for one reason or another.

Sometimes you outgrow those circles. You just move on. Sometimes good things happen to keep them together or bad things that make them grow apart. But while they are present, they play a powerful role in your life. They are the people that you rely on for information and support. They are the people you rely on for ideas and strength. They encourage you.

Many people try to do everything on their own. Either they feel uncomfortable using their connections, or they don't know them well enough to ask for the favor:

B I G M I S T A K E

The objective of having a circle of influence is not just to use it to climb the ladder or find a new job; it is to build meaningful relationships with those in the circle so when you need to climb the ladder another step, they are more than willing to come to your aid.

Thoughts?

Thanks - Paul W.J. Huiskens.

Senior Partner N2Growth. - Phone: +31655121472 - [email protected]