As a kid, probably everyone has picked a dandelion and blew
the florets (you know, those little white things that blow all over the place)
at a friend or just up in the air. What
you saw was the quick dispersal of the florets all over the place. Given the wind, how open the area was and how
high up you were, the dispersal could be widespread.
We talk about this in our company as regards to our contacts
inside a given company. These contacts
could be casual or they could be our clients within the organization or they
might be candidates that we have worked with and perhaps even placed in the
company.
The dandelion effect comes into play when (any of them) they
move on to a different company or even perhaps changing jobs and/or locations
within the existing company. Whichever
the case, as those people move on in their careers, they create the opportunity
for us to network with and grow our connections along with them. If you think about it, this true with all of
us no matter what business we are in.
Each of us has the capacity to grow our relationships with others and to
be dandelions for all our contacts throughout life.
People talk about not burning bridges but this is such a
negative thought process. Instead, think
about being a dandelion for someone or helping spread the florets of your life
and connections. Networking, no matter
the form, is using this dandelion effect.
So go on, see how far your connection florets (have) are being blown
across the landscape.
David (Mac) McElhaney
Managing Partner
Global Recruiters of Huntsville
Global Recruiters of Huntsville
102 Clinton Ave, West
Suite 201
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-1444 Ext
201
Fax: 256-418-4485
Mobile: 407-341-4462
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