Friday, September 08, 2006

There is more to success

Ahh - there is already so much to success but to become successful is a never ending story, isn't it?

There is the saying of Bill Gates or was it Ford (correct me if I am wrong -) who said that you can take away everything from them - cash, company, everything, but if he is able to keep his people, he will get back on track.

Similar, I found this online - and it really depicts another ingredient to become successful.

"The formula for success = your human capital (what you know) times your social capital (who you know) times your reputation (who trusts you)."


There are plenty of books available on networking, building your reputation and creating trust. And you know what you know, already.

But do you know how to create trust, develop your reputation, and build your networking skills?

It is not that easy, really. Because very often, our own fear comes in between. The fear to become successful and happy. Or, you are not able to network - too shy, or way too bold, both not always helpful (okay, you can join an online network, so but is it successful for you or just a presence?), while networking should be fun. Then there is the challenge to get into rapport with your conversational partner and build the relation ongoingly!

Now, the question is - do you know how to build rapport, get out of your mental shell and be great in what you are doing? What ways do you use to get moving forward? Or what is holding you back?

Tell me, since I am curious to know.

Or, if you want to get better at it, send me an email to set up an initial coaching conversation.










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