Relationships
This is a post that first appeared in May of 2012. It was very popular and falls into our theme for the month – devoted to building relationship. Enjoy the repeat!
The ability to build and leverage a network of relationships is the best predictor of leadership success, according to a recent article in Fast Company. Relationship building is one of those skills that isn’t taught in schools or part of training people receive when they become managers.
Many of you were tapped for leadership positions because of your strong individual skills and knowledge. Making the… Continue reading
Build your network
You or your business may have a page on Facebook, you’re tapped into LinkedIn, active on Google+ and involved in countless other social media networks. Many people are living a myth that they are building a network and expanding their reach. Check out these thoughts to ensure social media are meeting your expectations.
Thought 1: Why? Think about what you’d like to accomplish or use each social media site for. Write down your purpose for each network you’re part of. You may use Facebook to see what friends and family are up to –… Continue reading
Personal Board of Directors
Most companies have a Board of Directors. Boards serve many purposes. They are overseers, ensuring the company is operating legally and ethically. They are accountability managers, seeing that the company sets goals, has a budget and is meeting the goals and budgets. They are advisors offering management expertise and guidance in all aspects of the organization. They are ambassadors, promoting the company in the market place. What if you had your own personal board of directors? Here are some steps on how to create this.
Step 1: Think about what you are… Continue reading
Do unto others – equally
Recently I had an experience with a fellow volunteer of a community organization. He heads a committee from which I asked for resolution of a matter. We had a good discussion and he said he would get back to me within the week. Time past and I ran into him at a networking event about five weeks later. He said he had some medical issues and was just returning to work. It took another four weeks to call me with the resolution. This individual is a banker and I doubt he allowed nine weeks… Continue reading
Surround Yourself
Look around and identify the five adults you spend the most time with. Think about what’s most important to them (their values), their level of success, what interests them, their energy level and anything else that comes to mind. You are the average in all areas of the five adults you spend the most time with. We naturally emulate those that are around us. Here are some ideas about what to do with this information.
Idea 1: Nothing. After your review of who is around, you may be happy with what you see and… Continue reading
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