Nothing happens without relationships. Should you happen to have insight that contradicts this belief, I invite you to share in the comments. I’m all ears!!

I make this bold statement because over my many years of performing, coaching, learning, traveling, launching businesses, living in numerous places throughout the United States, and any number of life experiences too many to note, the one thing I’ve come to learn is that without relationships, not much else matters.

Throughout our lives, we build a diverse number of relationships with friends and family, romantic partners and colleagues, as well as mentors and strangers. Each with its own benefits that can include: fulfilling our need for support, giving us purpose that drives our achievements, and helping us overcome obstacles.

Relationships can be for personal and professional growth, or to help us with self-discovery. Whichever type of relationship you are building, we rely on them to shape who we become and contribute to our overall well-being. It has been said that we need relationships to distinguish ourselves from each other. It is how we differentiate who we are from others in our lives. Essentially, I cannot be who I am until I know who you are!

Hi, I’m Byron Darden with this edition of Leading with Purpose on Purpose. In this installment, we explore the importance of relationships that can make a difference in how valuable your networks are. They can support you in navigating organizational politics, help you advance in your career, and provide you with honest and helpful insight into what is working for you and how to overcome what might be getting in your way.

I’m fortunate to have such a network of relationships who will share the honest truth about what is working for me and what I’ve needed to change and let go of in order to move forward. I trust you will find helpful information to support your movement forward as you explore Building Relationships: The Formidable Imperative of Leadership. Enjoy!

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