Success is not an individual matter. It depends upon our relationships. Connection and coordination with others matter.
The manner in which we connect matters. Increasing our social capital is all about knowing how to share knowledge so it not only adds value to the organization, but also to our recognized worth within the organization.
As an executive, we need to look at ourselves as the hub of our personal and business networks. How we connect will determine whether or not we will obtain resources when we need them. By making the invisible structure” of personal and business relationships visible, we will work more effectively as we increase our personal bandwidth.
The most successful executives are masters of consensus building. They understand the terrain and can understand their allies and resisters. They know that collaborating and building coalitions are critical ways to spend their valuable time.
Source: "When Doing It All Won't Do: A self-coaching guide for career women" by Barbara McEwen & John G. Agno.
Barbara A. McEwen: When Doing It All Won't Do: A Self-Coaching Guide for Career Women--Workbook Edition (paperback)
- See more at: http://www.coachingtip.com/2011/07/when-doing-it-all-wont-do-a-self-coaching-guide-for-career-women.html
