Leadership in Networking

A successful leader is one who is able to network, and keep in touch with old relations. My sisters husband, Paul is the greatest networker I know. He is well-acquainted with Carlsbad because he grew up in Encinitas and his family and my family are both mildly influential and prominent in our communities so he has it made. Because he has such great connections everywhere he goes he is able to use them effectively for his work and for his family and the relationships he is currently developing. He has always stayed in contact with people he's met and is very good about remembering their name, their family, and he can ask them questions that are unique to their situations. He is a great example to me and to other people because he is so likable and friendly. I think that seeing him in action has helped me to see how advantageous it is to have those relations. Being a network attracts people to you, and as a leader you want to be likable so that people will want to understand you and be comfortable around you.
I personally think I relate pretty well to others and because I like to find people to be close with who are similar to me and my friends relate to people really well too. Therefore, as friends who are all networkers our circle can grow and grow and it helps you to meet people and have opportunities to love and serve more people than if you are working solo. As a leader I really think it is important to be a networker so that you can create relationships and learn from others to become better. I think that I am able to influence others through my positivity and confidence. If I was shy and negative people wouldn't want to listen to me for fear of ending up like a shy, negative person. It's better to be confident so that people will trust you and as far as happiness goes...who doesn't want to be happy? I know I do, so I try to emit that happiness and positivity that influences others moods and perspectives, and my own as well. I try to make others feel included and invite big groups of people to do things so that people will be able to feel "part of the group". I know that networking is such a great tool to become a better person and create more meaningful relationships all over the place. Our generation is great about networking and I just hope that people are utilizing ways to network and become contacted with more and more people.