Most of us have seen the movie Meet the Parents with Robert DeNiro and Ben Stiller and will long remember the “circle of trust” scene when DeNiro’s character introduced the concept.
Just the other day, I read a twitter post by by Steve Keating, CSE (@LeadToday) that caught my attention and reminded me of the “circle trust.” The post read as follows:
Everyone hears what you say;
Friends listen to what you say;
Best friends listen to what you don’t say
We all need a circle of trust. We all need a group of people who will support us, challenge us, keep us accountable and more importantly, keep us focused.
Your “circle of trust” should have nothing but your best interest at heart. During the good times, your circle of trusted advisors will keep you grounded. During the tough times, they’ll help you see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Take a few moments and think about the people you have in your circle?
Do they have your best interest at heart?
Are they keeping you grounded?
Are they listening to what you are not saying?
Thinking about it … do you have the right people around you?
To read more on this subject, I highly recommend Keith Ferrazzi’s latest book titled Who’s Got Your Back.
