It's logical, even necessary, to think of how the people we include in our Networks help us. We count on our Networks to support our objectives, reach our aspirations and to fulfill our possibilities. Our Networks are the leading source for employment opportunities, advice, mentoring and other valuable insights that make a difference in our day-to-day lives.
The Extraordinary Network is bound by trust.
The Extraordinary Network is based on formative relationships. Unlike networks primarily formed by distant connections and weak ties, the Extraordinary Network relies on personally investing trust in another, before that trust has been earned. Extending trust to the people in your Network powerfully generates loyalty and value in your connections.
Sometimes, we count on the People in our Networks to deliver favors and promises that go unfulfilled. These unmet expectations often result in disappointments that distance us from the connection, causing estrangement and an inability to influence through the people we are connected to. We are all human and it is easy to be let down, especially when the disappointment comes with something that’s at stake. When this happens, it’s important to remember that the Extraordinary Network is fueled by your generosity and willingness to trust. The actions others fail to take may disappoint you but, be mindful not to characterize the person as a disappointment.
There’s no need to step over promises that are broken. Addressing the matter, rather than ignoring the individual provides valuable feedback and can restore the relationship at a higher level of influence and performance. Always remember that "Your" actions are what matter most, in any relationship.
The Extraordinary Network is all about you, and your Extraordinary being!
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