In my little world, there seems to be a different surprise, lesson, or person everyday that adds value to what others, and/or this guy, are/is trying to accomplish in one or more corners of our community.
Yesterday was a perfect example. One meeting in the morning and another in the afternoon....each allowing me to make the right introductions, spark initial conversations, and intro multiple business models and projects in need of added-value. Never mind that there were great connections, a la "Making Connections", initialized at each locale...the merging of talent in the business and web savvy worlds was just what was needed yesterday and should provide ample mutual benefits to come in just a few weeks. We shall see.
My point is this. I am thinking everyday about just who is doing what, who knows what, who has talent or not, and just who needs to meet who to help add value to thier given project, mission, or worthwhile cause of helping others. Here's my guess at a Matrix of Benefit from just one day and four hours of effort in meetings:
2 meetings
5 people (total)
6 challenged projects in need of added value
Over a dozen projects/start-up's to benefit over the long-term
How many talented people and org's will be involved....who knows???
That was just one day.
Think about how you approach each meeting, each networking event, and each cocktail hour with those who know you or need to know you. Find your "hedgehog" concept, your mission's elevator pitch, and pinpoint those you can help and connect to bigger and better things to come. Then, you can really forge your path in your current role and, most of all, in future roles where your talent is appreciated even more.
Have a blessed weekend and week to come,
Brad
