Real Relationships.
Nurturing Networks.

Seek Others

Virtual technologies enable executives to find the personal and professional support they want.

On one hand, the increase in remote work has contributed to increases in mental health issues. On the other, it has resulted in the emergence of decentralized communities connecting around common purposes.

One of the silver linings of the current pandemic is the acceleration of virtual technologies to connect global communities.

What kind of connection are you looking for? A local tribe or a global one? A place to share your work-related challenges? A private advisory board to give you different perspectives? Or a hub where you’ll find people with shared hobbies so that you can build friendships.

Working in isolation doesn’t mean living in isolation. Your tribe is out there. All you need to do if find it.

“It’s all about human connection.”

—Nick Jonsson
 

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Share The Burden

Networks offer a holistic approach to self-awareness and personal well-being.

It’s essential for leaders to not carry the heavy burden of leadership in isolation.

The expectation is: When you are at the top, you are supposed to have all the answers.

You are supposed to know everything. You cannot expose your vulnerability.

I have learnt through my recovery journey that life is not about winning. It is about showing up and being seen - and asking for help when you need it.

Peer support groups and professional networking organizations can provide that dialogue, a listening ear, and more importantly, empathy from someone who can truly understand.

“When leaders show their own humanity to their teams, members bond more authentically, speak more candidly, and are more willing to help.”

—Nick Jonsson
 

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Thrive Together

Thrivers choose to step up their game despite their challenges.

We’ve seen people handle the last two difficult years in different ways: Some people stagnate, letting isolation and uncertainty send them on a downward spiral. Others simply work until exhaustion, waiting for this hard period to end. Still others choose to thrive.

Maybe you are one of them. Thrivers are the ones among us who see the pandemic as an opportunity for personal growth. Thrivers let external factors energize them.

They grab the bull by the horns and adapt, by learning new skills, setting new goals and reaching out to others. Thrivers ask for help when uncertain, offer support where they can, and simply share the journey of navigating a challenging outer world.

We cannot control many external factors, but we can choose how we react, and who we surround ourselves with.

“When professionals build networks outside of their organisation, they create the badly needed safe space where challenges, ideas and solutions can be shared and uncovered.”

—Nick Jonsson

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