It has been said that isolation is the foe of success.
Business owners and leaders often feel that they must figure everything out for themselves. After all they are the owner, or the leader, right? They have knowledge, experience, and skills. They can figure everything out for themselves!
The problem is that even if you are experienced and smart you don’t know what you don’t know.
When you are isolated, you don’t have access to the help and wisdom that can be gained by being part of a group of like-minded business owners or leaders.
Your personal and business growth opportunities can be expedited by surrounding yourself with a small select group of colleagues and confidants who have your best interests at heart
The beginning of a new year is a great time to stop being isolated. Find or create a group to belong to this year.
You want to be part of a group with people you can trust and respect. Colleagues who will always have your back and who can show you the way when you need some guidance or a new perspective.
You can also be personally rewarded by sharing your wisdom, experiences, and ideas with others in your group. Your contribution on an important topic might be just what was needed by another member.
Nowadays there are many networking groups and social networks. They might be fine for some purposes, but they rarely provide you with the value that you get from a professional mastermind or peer advisory group.
Your time, career, and business success are precious. There are people and groups who can help you accelerate your progress. Take some time to explore the possibilities. Be selective, but don’t be isolated.