Why You Can’t Take Your Network For Granted
2019 was a turbulent year for myself and our family (much like 2020 was for the rest of the world):
→ I quit my corporate job
→ started & failed at my own business
→ family challenges & financial struggles
→ I got laid off
But one of the major learnings from 2019 was the power of relational equity. It saved me from being jobless & broke to having to decide which opportunity to pursue.
What is relational equity?
Think of it as the power of your network. It’s the relationships and connections you’ve authentically forged over the years, whether in college, in the business world or otherwise.
When I shut down my business and looked to get back into the corporate world — every opportunity that came my way was from my network. That’s the power of relational equity.
This equity is why you don’t burn bridges.
It’s why you help others.
It’s why you stay in touch.
It’s why you give more than you receive.
Then, when I got laid off at the end of 2019, it was the strength of my network that got me back on my feet.
And now in 2021, I’ve gone from being laid off to a director role in 13 months, thanks in part to my experience — but mostly to my network.
It truly is who you know.
So — how strong is your network? How much relational equity do you have?
