Developing relationships Quote by Dr. Glen A. Staples
““Use wisdom when developing relationships and establishing new alliances. There are people who do not have pure motives as it pertains to developing relationships. They only want to be seen with you because they want to establish association. These people want the recognition affiliated with your success but they are not willing to go through what you did to achieve it.””
About This Quote
When forming alliances, discern genuine intent from those seeking status; avoid being used for their own gain.
In simple terms: Beware of people who want your success for their image.
Seek authentic partnerships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- networking
- career planning
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test the sincerity of a new ally?
- What boundaries protect your achievements?
Not all connections are mutually beneficial.