“ It ’ s so important to have people around you that lift you up and that you can lift up too .”
you can shine . Whether you are just starting out or want to grow your business , cultivating and nurturing deep relationships is the path to creating your own success ( whatever that looks like for you ).
Who is part of your circle ? That is your decision . You can choose who is in your circle . You can be the one to build relationships that matter with the people that reflect your greater purpose . When you look at who is already in your circle , think about the characteristics of the people . Do you value particular character traits like those who are trustworthy , helpful , giving , fun , supportive , introspective , open thinking ? What are the top three characteristics of your current circle of people ?
Remember those top characteristics when you meet new people and are considering adding them to your circle . Always be open to inviting people that would benefit from being part of your circle . You are always open to inviting more like-minded people into your circle .
When you connect with someone , how do you know they have values or characteristics that you are looking for ? Ultimately , you have to get to know them ! Building and nurturing relationships does take time , these things do not happen overnight . The following questions will help you to get to know others .
Connection Questions :
1 . Tell me a little bit about yourself . 2 . What hobbies do you have ? 3 . I ’ m reading _____. Have you read it ?
This is what I ’ ve gotten out of it so far .
4 . If they have a business : What are you most passionate about in your business ?
5 . How can I help or support you ?
If you meet up with someone who is not aligned or they seem a little of but you ’ re not sure what it is … when you get that gut feeling , something is off . Trust your gut . Trust your intuition . That person may not be a terrible person , but if it doesn ’ t feel right , they are not someone to invite into your circle .
When you are moving through the process of growing your circle , keep your values , mission , and passion in mind as you are meeting people . Having this at the forefront of your mind will help you weed out the people who are not aligned with you and are not meant to be part of your circle .
Friendships are such an important part of your circle and your community . Creating and nurturing your community of people sets you up for growing your business while nourishing your soul and other people . Over the years , I have met so many women just by showing up and interacting with them . Many of the ones that ended up in my circle