Building, creating and sustaining networks of people you know and trust is an essential part of being in just about every constellation of professional enterprise.
Often this aligns with a corporate hierarchy established with or without your influence—you know, those folks you need to keep in the loop.
However, it can also be those people who you’ve seen in action. Those folks who are knowledgeable, quick, well-connected and always open to learning more. These aren’t necessarily the biggest voices in the room, but they are the ones you need to pay attention to.
If something goes sideways, you need a good posse you can rely on for advice and support. Your network will be that team of people who have your back and can help you hold the reigns. You build this team with organizational currency, which means being there for others, putting your hand up to help, working hard, working smart, being a reliable source of information and expertise—and willing to learn where gaps may be present.
Three things, just three to always hold true while building your network in the know: always tell the truth, do the right things for the right reasons, and always be kind.
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