Who Has Your Back?

When you have the courage to reach out for support from people who share the similar aspirations, you’ll remember that stress and suffering are normal parts of our entrepreneurs’ experience. The support you receive will make it easier for you to meet your goals. In turn, this will build momentum, which helps you reach out again, increasing your odds of success even more. The cycle carries forward as you learn and practice highly effective and productive consulting behaviors because your peers do them. Behavior is contagious. You will adopt positive behaviors when you surround yourself with people who engage in the behaviors you want to develop and who believe you can change for the better. When you are on your own, it’s virtually impossible to get clarity about where you’re headed without guidance on your own. The relationship between you and the clients you serve reside at the core of the consulting work. It’s an ongoing, unfolding conversation about what your clients’ organizations needs and how they meet those needs. To get clear about the behaviors required to find success, you must learn more about the needs of the people you’re called to serve. Futhermore, to deliver the service and results your clients expect, you must learn from others who have made similar journeys and already do work you’re drawn to.

Questions to think about as you work your way to success.