Hang Around Successful People

Have you ever noticed how good you feel whenever you hang around successful people? People you look up to? People you might consider your heroes? Dozens of positive thoughts swirl around in your head when you are within a few feet of successful people. The positive energy they give off is absolutely intoxicating. You never want to leave their side, particularly if they’re charismatic. They make others feel so good about themselves, don’t they?

Hanging around successful people and going where they go does many positive things for you. It can be a career boost. It can be an exceptional idea exchange for you. It can be a great way to be of service to others if you share common causes with them. Successful people attract other successful people. They don’t hang around the gutters of negativity and cynicism.

Don’t you want your teammates to be like those successful people you hear about, read about, and watch on television? Aren’t you interested in their past experiences? How they dealt with business challenges? How they dealt with work, personal, or family challenges? How do you think they strive to build trust with everyone?

Everyone had to start somewhere. If your heroes are anything like mine, these people of influence are most likely humble people. Perhaps they came from a small town in Oklahoma no one has ever heard of—that didn’t prevent them from Greatness. Suppose they didn’t get the Harvard MBA—that didn’t prevent them from Greatness. Suppose they weren’t always the spellbinding speaker you’re watching right now—that didn’t prevent them from Greatness.

Your heroes overcame objections, obstacles, and challenges just like you’re doing right now. Many of these people of influence may have been on the precipice of personal or financial disaster; however, they persevered with passion, and they won big!

Do you have enough successful people on your team? Do you have teammates who have embraced your corporate vision and are passionate about achieving it? If not, what do you need to change within your organization?