Highlighting the work of others

- One of the challenges we all face…in terms of connecting with others,…is getting past a focus on ourselves.…It makes sense, we're busy, we're stressed,…we're focused on our own goals,…and it often feels like we don't have the time…or energy to focus on anyone else.…Well, let me challenge you.…Your focus on yourself is good and useful,…but it often becomes too shortsighted,…and you lose out on the chance…to become a real part of a great team…instead of just being a capable individual.…How you choose to use your time is a choice.…

It's up to you, and for many of us,…we need to realize that spending…a small amount of our time…to thoughtfully build rapport with others,…long term, is every bit as important…as wrapping up that piece of work right in front of us.…I want you to remember that your professional growth…is about your network every bit…as much as your personal ability.…Not only should you be finding thoughtful ways…to add people to your network…and thinking about ways they might assist you,…you also have to find ways to help them.…