"We don't accomplish anything in
this world alone...and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of
one's life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that
creates something." ―Sandra Day O'Connor
People ask me during my leadership
development training programs why some people achieve amazing success while the
rest remain in the same place despite having an immense potential. I share with
them that connections make a huge difference. The people with great connections
grow fast in their lives while the people without any connections remain in the
same place.
There are many people with talents and
skills in the world but they don’t know how to showcase to others and utilize
them. They are the right people but in a wrong place. There must be someone who
can spot and place them rightly at the right time. Hence, we need connections
who talk about the talented people with others by word of mouth and social
media. Presently social media is very strong and people connect with others
quickly by the click of a mouse. Professional networking websites including
LinkedIn help greatly to build great global connections. Some of the recruiters
look at the LinkedIn profiles to recruit them employees. That is the power of
social media presently! The social media also helps you build your global brand
quickly.
I was invited to be a keynote speaker
for ‘Visionary Leadership 2015’ Malaysia URL: http://www.visionaryleadership2015.asia/speakers.html.
Senior leaders participated in this event and internationally renowned thought
leaders delivered their talks. During the tea break, people interacted and
networked with others. They exchanged their business cards and enhanced their
connections. Hence, attending such events helps understand the power of
connections and builds new connections globally. They increase your visibility,
credibility and popularity globally.
It is rightly remarked, “It's not what
you know but who you know that makes the difference.” Connections are crucial to success in this
world. If a water drop falls into an ocean, it loses its significance. If the
same drop falls into a shell, it becomes a pearl. The timing and placing plays
a crucial role. Once Abraham Lincoln was delivering a speech, a Republican
candidate spotted him and saw his speaking abilities. Subsequently Lincoln was
asked to contest presidential elections. He won the elections and became the
first Republican and the 16th president of America.
How
to Build Your Connections?
Make yourself visible in conferences,
events or other public forums. Open a blog and start posting your ideas and
insights in your area of interest. Be active on social media including
LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Once you are on search engines, you
will be under observation. People will approach you with offers. You will be
able to leverage them.
If you have an elite friend circle,
they will help you grow in all aspects of your life. Similarly, when you are in
a sound position, you will be able to help your friends. The advantage of
studying in prestigious educational institutions is an opportunity to network
apart from acquiring knowledge from others. Here is a caution - you must extend
your hands to others when required. There must be a give and take in
relationships. Remember, relationships are based on reciprocal response.
Conclusion
To conclude, connections are the key to
achieve success in the world. Talent is available everywhere and nobody knows
how to spot the talent. With connections, people will be able to spot your
talent and you will be able to grow rapidly in your life.
“It's all about people. It's about
networking and being nice to people and not burning any bridges.” ―Mike
Davidson
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