Even the most independent leaders are, in reality, carried forward by their network. A mentor’s advice. A peer’s introduction. A former colleague’s endorsement. A friend’s encouragement at just the right time. These are the moments that change trajectories.
We live in a hyper-connected world, where we can message, tag, like, or follow almost anyone, anywhere, anytime. But with all this access, a curious thing has happened: genuine relationships have become rarer.
Even the most independent leaders are, in reality, carried forward by their network. A mentor’s advice. A peer’s introduction. A former colleague’s endorsement. A friend’s encouragement at just the right time. These are the moments that change trajectories.
We live in a hyper-connected world, where we can message, tag, like, or follow almost anyone, anywhere, anytime. But with all this access, a curious thing has happened: genuine relationships have become rarer.
The Power of Personal Networks, was born not from a theoretical curiosity, but from decades of experience across boardrooms, construction sites, coaching sessions, conference stages, and even unexpected conversations on cross-country flights.
Peter Comrie Publisher WBN News - Okanagan and WBN News - Winnipeg
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