The Power of Heart Centered Networking
Mike Ashabraner
The Redneck Connecktor | Founder, Hounds of Business Community | International Best Selling Co-Author| Let's Connect!
In this crazy world of business, it's easy to get all riled up chasing profits, running over the competition, and scrambling for every last dollar. But more and more, there's a bunch of small business folks discovering the real power in being part of a heart-centered community built on strong personal ties, folks lending a hand, and some good ol' shared values. These are exactly the kind of things that makes the Hounds Of Business Community so attractive to high level, heart centered professionals from all walks of life and industries.
This heart-centered networking isn’t just about swapping business cards and scrounging up some contacts. It's about cultivating real, authentic relationships built on understanding where each other are coming from, offering up a compassionate ear, and taking a genuine interest in lifting each other up both personally and professionally. And as we are seeing in the second year of our community , this mindset's got the potential to flat-out revolutionize how we think about networking and reap a whole mess of rewards.
The heart of these communities lies in knowing we can achieve a heck of a lot more by joining forces than we can by always trying to one-up each other. Rather than clutching secrets tight to the chest and stomping on others to get ahead, folks openly share their know-how, ideas and resources in an atmosphere built on trust and pushing each other up. When you combine all that expertise and tap into the collective wisdom, new collaborations get sparked that are tackling and solving some of the most challenging issues we face today.
What's more, these heart-centered networks foster one supportive ecosystem where professionals can find a wise mentor to guide them, a group a peers to bat ideas around with, and upstanding role models of good character to emulate. All this holistic encouragement gives folks the courage to chase down ambitious dreams, take some calculated risks, and pick themselves up after setbacks that might otherwise derail 'em if they went at it alone. The accountability and emotional support of like-minded folks helps prevent burnout and keeps the inspirational spark lit.
On a personal level, belonging to a community united around shared values keeps people grounded in the deeper "why" behind making money beyond just chasing material things. These groups emphasize striking a balance between business success and priorities like family, giving back to the community, nurturing the spirit, and living in harmony with on and offline. With collaborators who share this wider perspective, business becomes more than just a means of turning a profit - it's a creative way to leave the world a little better than you found it.
These heart-centered connections run both ways. Just as we're giving our support and sharing wisdom, we're also opening ourselves up to receiving the same with humility and trust. These bonds of mutual understanding and strong bonds create fertile ground for cooperation that blossoms with fruit. Partners united by those shared values exercise patience, sort through conflicts by joining heads, and invest their full selves into pursuing visions of leaving a positive impact.
In these times when folks don't trust the big institutions the way they used to because of controversy and short-term thinking, these heart-centered networks shine like beacons of ethical conduct and stakeholder values that run deeper than just stuffing shareholders' pockets. Consumers notice and take to businesses that prioritize authenticity, integrity, and contribution to the greater good.
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At the end of the day, heart-centered business networking represents an elevated way of achieving success through service, cooperation, and personal growth instead of backstabbin' and the like. The bonds forged spark collective inspiration, resilience against adversity, and creative paths to manifesting bold and morally grounded visions. Folks who embrace this path amplify their ability to create positive change far beyond what any individual could wrangle alone.
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35+ years - Sold HealthTech to and consulted with 2,500+ clinics, hospitals, surgery centers | Connector | Common Grounds | Innovation | Mentor - Coach | Author | Paw paw
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I help team leaders tap into the UNIQUENESS of each individuals because, only by doing that will you increase retention, productivity and PROFITABILITY | Public Speaker | Salsa Dancer | Veteran
6 个月Being part of this great community has improved my life so much. I've made REAL friends on top of great business connections. So happy you welcomed me to the pack with open arms, like you do everyone Mike Ashabraner
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6 个月Nice article. Collaboration vs. competition definitely leads to genuine connections and better results.
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6 个月Everyone needs to subscribe to your newsletter, and this is certainly the best community out there!!?? Mike Ashabraner
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6 个月Love your approach to building valuable business relationships based on heart connection and know, like and trust Mike Ashabraner