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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 Relationships

The old cliché “It’s not what you know, but rather who you know” is absolutely on target. I am living proof of that fact! If you are reading this blog, I trust you are one of my valued relationships.

I attempted to look up the definition of “relationship” and found the search to be fruitless for my purposes. I personally define relationships as genuine mutual respect and congeniality between people. Developing strong relationships, both in business and personally, will sustain you in life!

One of the very best relationship builders I know is Charlie Amato, Chairman of SWBC. He and his elementary school friend, Gary Dudley, President of SWBC, started the company in 1976 with $1,500. Now SWBC is a privately-held, multi-faceted international financial services company with over 2,000 employees across the country. How did SWBC become a recognized leader in their industry? I contend it was through building and developing relationships. PEOPLE WANT TO DO BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE THEY LIKE AND TRUST! Later on in the month I will interview Charlie so that he can share some of his tips on building relationships, and I will post our session […]