Who is the most interesting person you met last year?
And more importantly, what are you going to do differently to meet more people like that in 2024?
The old cliche that you become the average of the 5 people you hang around with is actually based on the science of neural synchronisation.? But fancy terms aside, if you want to get your first board seat in 2024, you need to find a way to connect with more people that are already sitting on boards.
Linkedin (and to a lesser degree twitter) are an absolute gold mine for this.? 25 years ago as a budding entrepreneur it was inconceivable to me that I would be able to comment on the post of a CEO or Chair of a Board of a major company, ask them a question and get a response.? Today it takes 5 minutes and can start a relationship that could completely change the trajectory of your life.
Have an amazing 2024 - you deserve it and would make an excellent board member.? Time to step up!
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Veblen Boardroom Recruiter at Veblen Director Programme
10 个月Wow! This will make you reflect on the people that you've met and had a great impact on your life (personally). Anyways, this is much easier due to social media platforms specifically Linkedin. Hoping to meet new people this year!
Freelance, Analyst & Writer
10 个月What an insightful read. For me, it was meeting someone who does book reviews. I am an avid reader and loved learning more about her world. I’d like to find people who are passionate about the same things as I am, so we can learn and grow together.?????
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10 个月Thank you for the inspiring words as we enter 2024. I am ready to embrace the journey towards becoming an outstanding #boardmember, and I am excited to cultivate purposeful connections and shape the year ahead with intention. Here's to a year filled with growth, abundant opportunities, and impactful relationships. I am eager to step up and make a meaningful difference in the boardroom and beyond. Great work Veblen Director Programme in 2023 an! And it is difficult to say who is the most interesting person I met in 2023 - there were so many amazing people!
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10 个月Great post! It's amazing how platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter provide unprecedented access to industry leaders - not something to be taken for granted!