I recently read the book “The Power of Who!” by Bob Beaudine. I highly recommend it.
The book basically states two big truths:
- Life has distracted us from what we really want to do with our lives
- We already know / have a network of people who are capable of helping us achieve our real dreams
I wonder how many of us waste so much time in solitude and worry planning out different requirements that are placed on us? I know there have been countless projects I’ve had to do where I didn’t even know the first place to start. As the 11th hour approaches, a friend will ask why I look like a wreck, so I explain my circumstance only to have them reply “Why didn’t you tell me?! I know just the person/thing/resource you need!”
A Mashable article points out that 36% of employees found their job through a referral from personal or professional contacts, the highest scoring category they measured.
That position you need to fill or that job you need might not come about from a stranger or new networking contact, but from the people you are in contact with every day.
Another issue that Mr. Beaudine points out is that we either don’t ask for people’s help, or don’t know how to articulate what we actually need. The ability to clearly define what you’re looking for in a candidate/job is critical. For employers, we have options for you. For everyone else, maybe just asking someone you know for a job could be the start of something great.
More about ‘The Power of Who’: http://www.powerofwho.com/
Have you read this book? What did you think of it?
