LIVING WITH LEVERAGE

I just returned from Dave Lakhani's unforgettable Renegades of Persuasion event. It was memorable not only for its content but for the unique collection of interesting and talented people that attended. I am sure that the experience will provide material for many future Living With Leverage posts. Here's the first:

1. Not All Leverage is Created Equal.

If you need to have a website designed, and you don't have the time or ability to do it, you can put the project up for bidding and have someone do it for you. Your designer could be, say, in the Phillipines and leverage knowledge, technology and exchange rates to get the job done. Bravo!
However,

2. You Can't Underestimate the Power of Human Leverage.

Savvy people attend quality trainings and conferences for the human interaction as much as for the content. Sharing knowledge in an atrium, a patio, a restaurant booth etc. increases knowledge exponentially. Gaining personal contact to a variety of talented people in all kinds of fields unleashes possibilities that were unknown before.

3. That is why they call it Networking.