The lost mindset of NETWEAVING

Netweaving is a relationship-building and networking approach that focuses on helping others rather than seeking immediate personal gain. It’s a mindset that aims to connect people and provide value without expecting something in return.

Unlike traditional networking, which often emphasizes personal benefits like career advancement or business deals, net weaving emphasizes:

1. Relationships: You build friendships with a deep understanding of each other’s value system. Imagine vendor-supplier relationships focused on problem-solving, free from the traditional sales-driven dynamic.
2. Generosity: Helping others by introducing them to valuable contacts, resources, or opportunities.
3. Building Trust: Developing relationships over time by offering assistance, advice, and collaboration.
4. Reciprocity: While net weaving is not transactional, the idea is that your kindness will eventually come back in some form, as people are likely to remember and appreciate your efforts.

Netweaving is often considered a long-term strategy for building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships. It fits well with leadership, local supply chain relationships, and ecosystem influencing/building, especially in startup communities, where collaboration and trust are crucial to success.