The article discusses the complexities of professional relationships and the misconception that networks are binary. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing connections beyond initial contact, as seen on platforms like LinkedIn, where many prioritize quantity over quality. The author references a model from their book, Connected Leadership, that outlines the Seven Stages of Professional Relationships to assess the strength of connections. It highlights the necessity of understanding personality differences, especially in neurodivergent and cross-cultural contexts, to foster trust and supportive relationships.
One challenge in professional relationships is the tendency to view networks as binary: someone is either in your network or not, with little thought given post-connection.
A notable real-world example is LinkedIn, where users connect without engaging in conversation, focusing more on network size than on nurturing relationships.
The Seven Stages of Professional Relationships model encourages examining workplace connections and understanding them, identifying blind spots, and nurturing them for better support.
When building a network, it's far more critical to focus on how others see you than how you feel about them, despite individual instincts.
#professional-relationships #networking #neurodiversity #cultural-differences #relationship-building
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