giving back in san antonio – Elliott Connection, LLC

The Power of Relationships

I start off with a cliché I use often: “It’s not what you know, but rather who you know.” Solid relationships are the secret to our success personally and professionally.

My relationships have always been so very precious, but I am now realizing how truly important they are as I grow more mature. I now enjoy more success than ever before, not because I’m smarter or wiser. It’s because I have an incredible support system, my wonderful friends and associates, who support me in my efforts. They provide credibility for me that I could never buy or negotiate. And it’s sincere – it’s real. There are no hidden mirrors!

Allow me to offer a personal example of how strong relationships can work in your favor. A friend who owns her own firm developed trust in me as a person and a professional. She came to me and offered me a huge opportunity. “Linda, I’m ready. Break me and remake me!” Our relationship has grown stronger in every respect.

Following are five ways to tap into the power of relationships for super success:

Focus on Quantity. The more people you know, the more personal and professional […]

The Power of Giving Back

Giving back is a topic near and dear to me. I am sure this is so for all of you reading this. There are so many needs in every community that we can clearly see – how can we possibly not help?

In San Antonio, we are truly blessed with amazing generosity from wonderful corporate citizens, incredibly committed foundations, and philanthropically minded individuals. I truly believe the need to engage and help is a basic characteristic of being a caring human being. Monetary gifts are always needed by non-profit organizations. Yet in an increasingly expensive world, that is not always the answer for many of us who live on strict budgets. The reality is there is simply not enough to extend beyond meeting our basic cost-of-living obligations.

The reason I wanted to address this topic is that I am living proof that giving of yourself in unique ways will bring benefits you never imagined were possible. The richness of my life today is directly related to my involvement in our community over the years. I’m blessed with a broad range of friends and associates who would […]