Grow Your Relationships and Thrive
The right relationship can lead you to your dream client, contract or career. In recent years, we’ve seen a shift in how we interact with one another. Spending so much more time in isolation and only contacting people through technology has made it easy to overlook the power of connection. The old saying, “it’s not about what you know, but who you know,” is still increasingly true. Gatherings have been reimagined, now more than ever connecting requires purpose and intention. You never know where you may end up and how your network can make a difference in your life. Luckily, organizations are reemerging with in-person conferences this year, giving us all an opportunity to experience our changing industries and learn together again. How do you plan to maximize this opportunity?
Strong relationships are one of the best assets you can have. Just ask our Founder, Tracel Lockhart. Throughout her career as a software vendor and then a clinician, she made sure to make every interaction count. Her philosophy is simple, “Always make a point to go above and beyond for your clients. At the end of the day, business is about more than just providing a service.” Her strong connections helped her gain opportunities to build expertise including speaking at conferences and growing as a thought leader in Behavioral Health and EHR Management. Even now, our clientele at TLock Solutions is built on 100% referral from networking, strong relationships and quality service. When you treat each business relationship as a partnership that benefits both parties for long term results, you will find long term success. Partnerships must start somewhere, luckily networking is a skill anyone can learn. Here are a few of Tracel’s best tips for creating new and lasting connections:
- Keep an Open Mind
- You never know who you could be talking to. Whether it be someone just starting out in your field or an industry expert, every interaction has the potential to become an opportunity. Be conscious of how you can offer your services and resources and you’ll get them in return.
- Be Intentional
- Know what you want from a connection and what you bring to a relationship. Being intentional will ensure that you continue to foster the relationship after the initial connection. Plant the seeds, water them and see the growth.
- Follow Through
- Take steps of action to ensure the best outcome from your new connection. Always follow up and follow through with your promises. Even the smallest gesture can lead to a long lasting partnership.
Luckily, there are so many conferences executing hybrid and in-person gatherings this year! Event season is well underway but there is still a chance to register for one or a few and practice forging connections that will create the future you want to see.
Find us at the next conference and introduce yourself, let us know if there are any other meetings1 we should come to! We look forward to connecting with you. If you are a behavioral health agency, check the health of your EHR system with our free consultation by contacting us at www.tlocksolutions.com