BUILDING NETWORKING

Imagine you’re the CEO of a large company, and you ask your assistant to ensure that all 10 of your top managers attend a crucial meeting on Monday morning at 7:00 AM. You emphasize that this meeting is non-negotiable.

The 0.8 Person

Your assistant, let’s call her Maria, says, “Got it!” But when Monday arrives, only 8 out of 10 managers are there.

When you ask Maria what happened, she explains:

“José is usually late, but he’ll be here in 15 minutes.”
“I couldn’t reach Jesús because he disconnects his phone over the weekend, and he didn’t see my emails.”

Maria tried, but she didn’t go above and beyond. She gets an 8 out of 10 for effort. Maria is a 0.8 person—someone who does their job but doesn’t deliver full results.

The 1.0 Person

Frustrated, you hire a new assistant, Lucía. You give her the same task, and this time, all 10 managers are there on Monday morning.

Lucía explains:

“I booked an Uber for José so he wouldn’t be late.”
“I contacted Jesús’s wife to ensure he got the message about the meeting.”

Lucía delivered exactly what you asked for. She gets a 10 out of 10 for effort and results. Lucía is a 1.0 person—someone reliable who fulfills their responsibilities.

The 1.2 Person

You decide to hire another assistant, Diana. On Monday morning, not only are all 10 managers present, but they are also greeted with coffee, pens, notepads, and a flip chart ready for your presentation. Diana even reassured a nervous manager with a tight schedule by pre-booking their post-meeting taxi.

Diana didn’t just meet expectations; she exceeded them. She gets a 12 out of 10 for effort. Diana is a 1.2 person—someone who adds unexpected value and transforms the experience.

The Magic of People Types

Now, here’s where the magic happens: What happens when different types of people work together?

A 0.8 person with a 1.0 person: 0.8 × 1.0 = 0.8.

A 1.0 person with a 1.2 person: 1.0 × 1.2 = 1.2.

Two 1.2 people together: 1.2 × 1.2 = 1.44

This is where exponential growth happens. Two proactive, high-impact individuals amplify each other’s efforts, creating extraordinary results.

So, what kind of person are you? And more importantly, who do you want to become?

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