Building a tribe takes careful consideration. You need to ensure that the people you're allowing into your "space" can actually propel you towards personal empowerment and professional success. The problem - too many of us rally like-minded individuals, cheerleaders and fans to join our tribe. Doing so cripples our ability for self-awareness and professional advancement. You NEED a diversity of perspective that allows your visions and dreams to take shape. That includes: someone with credibility, someone who can call you on your sh*t (in love), someone who can see what you can't, and someone who will help you brilliantly color outside the lines and push you beyond even your own expectation of self. You need someone "smarter" than you. You need a tribe that isn't interested in making you FEEL like you can succeed, but has the tools, knowledge and perspective that will guarantee it.
After 37 years of life, 20+ years w/ the same two girlfriends, 12+ years in corporate (which has included PLENTY of falls due to lack of having the right tribe), 10 years of marriage and two kids, what I know to be true is that there are five (plus one) critical relationships that ensure a strong tribe:
1) The Advocate
2) The Vet
3) The Nurturer
4) The Hater
5) The Achiever
And the plus one: The white man
This session = the ultimate, real talk in #squadgoals. You want that dream or vision in your life to come to fruition? Well, I've got a word (and possibly even a read - in love) for you.
