Exploring and Expanding Your Circles

We’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from readers about our last blog post, regarding how we break down the process of board engagement. However, we have also gotten a few emails from perplexed readers.

The question:
But what if I’ve run out of warm leads? What if I’ve gone through all my contacts, and I’m just cycling through the same people over and over?

You think you’re tapped out, but you are not! We have an exercise here to help you reframe how you see yourself and your network. We guarantee you’ll walk away thinking, “Wow, I know a lot more people than I thought!”

We present Exploring and Expanding Your Circles!

Above is a partially completed sample, to give you inspiration.

How to play the game:
1. Put your name in the middle square.
2. In the floating circles, list areas of your life, i.e. work, alumni association, children's school/PTA, gym, yoga, art class, etc.
3. Next to each circle, list potential warm leads.

Don't be limited; think creatively about your circles. In doing so, you will be able to better visualize and appreciate the expansiveness of your network. Now, go explore, expand, and engage!

If you have any questions or would like a blank template, please feel free to contact me.

We look forward to your feedback, and can't wait to hear about just how many people you know!