Kit Prendergast, PCC
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Getting into the “Flow” of Social Media
Start simple, keep it easy and enjoy being in the flow of connecting with others. Those are my words of advice to myself.
Once the social media ball is rolling, I know I will really enjoy this different way of connecting with folks that I probably won’t get a chance to meet in any other way. And this is a great opportunity to share the knowledge and wisdom I’ve acquired over the years in a number of areas.
So, in that spirit, my intention is to:
- Be visible – through my website, blog and LinkedIn profile.
- Be available – talk to me! Visit my blog and send me your thoughts & ideas.
- Be engaged – join me for my tele-chats.(Keep up-to-date on those via my monthly newsletter.)
Be a Tribal Leader Every Day
So, who are your tribes in this chapter of your life? As the years pass and we live in more places, meet more people and experience more things, we have moved in and out of tribes sometimes without ever really thinking about it. It just happened. But for now, let’s take a moment and identify what tribes you are part of during this chapter. You could even call these your networks – don’t forget to include your Internet social network if you’re heavily into that way of connecting.
On a blank piece of paper, draw the image of the Olympic Circles. These are 5 ovals that overlap each other, creating a wonderful synergy amongst them. Now in each circle put one of your tribes – a group of people (usually 20 – 150) that you feel a part of. It may be your professional colleagues, your neighborhood, old college friends, your children’s school network, family connections, volunteer work associates, your church, etc. Pick the five that you enjoy the most. Draw these circles in colored pencils, on the computer or on a cocktail napkin – anywhere that feels right to you. Now here’s my challenge to you . . . what can you do to positively support, encourage and influence those in your tribes?
What kind of leader are you?
- A leader who energizes and brings out the best in others?
- Or one who drains others so they only perform at a minimal level?
I want you to be one of the #1 leaders – And the best!
Build a Powerful Inner Circle
Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum
Exceptional achievement in both our personal and professional lives all comes down to peer-to-peer collaboration. It’s the truth. Look at any truly successful leader and you will see that they have built an inner circle of trusted advisors, mentors and colleagues. And it’s a relatively small circle. Maybe just 3 – 5 individuals that they have known for a number of years.
There is a shared history of being there for each other in the good times and in the bad times. And these people aren’t just detached observers – they care – and they are friends. Bottom line . . . they won’t let you fail and you won’t let them fail either.
But what does this have to do with your career success? Everything. If you are ready to take your career (and life) to a new and more fulfilling level, then this core circle is critical to putting that fire under you and holding you accountable at the same time. Here’s how to start . . .
- Pick 3 people who truly believe in you as a person, your potential & your future.
- Now be willing to modify that list – add or delete – so you have a core group.
- Ask them if you can connect with them regularly by phone, in-person or by Internet.
- Tell them your intentions for 2011 and what success will look like for you.
- Follow-through! Stay in touch. Listen to their feedback.
Appreciate them & thank them for sharing their time with you.