15 Benefits You Could Receive From Showing That You Care

In order for relationship building to effectively work, you need to care and show an interest in others.  You need to be interested in others before you ask them for help. 

People will appreciate your nice gesture and it will open up opportunities for you. While you may not see these opportunities immediately, it will happen as you get to know people better.

So, below are 15 benefits that you could experience if you take an interest in others:

1. You could be notified of new job opportunities

2. You could find potential employees

3. You could receive business leads

4. You could receive business introductions / referrals

5. You could find new business partners

6. You could form friendships

7. You could be asked to speak at a business meeting

8. You could be asked to submit articles in a business publication

9. You could elevate your personal brand

10. You could build a sizable network

11. You could be recognized in the business community as someone to know

12. You could be a valuable contact in other people’s networks

13. You could come us across new opportunities

14. You could find a mentor

15. You could feel good about yourself because you are helping others

What other benefits do you think one could receive from taking an interest in others?

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Comments

[Scott M]

Is it possible to develop a relationship without 'caring'? For example, I like to solve problems. I even enjoy helping people. But once the problem is solved and the person is helped, I lose interest. There are people for whome I've provided computer support for years at work, but I know very little about them. I'm not interested in their personal life, or their hobbies or their spouse or kids.
If I'm helping someone, its not because I care about them in particular, its becasue it makes me feel good and gives me something interesting to do. Can I build a netowrk like this?
Do others feel this way? Or do I need to see a shrink? :)

[Jason Jacobsohn]

Thanks for sharing your perspective. There are people that you will find that you will take an additional interest beyond just business. Yes, you can carry on the way that you do. The challenge is that may not be able to build sustainable and long term relationships if you just see every person as a business transaction. The fact that you do like helping others does show that you care. It is what you do afterwards to maintain the relationship. No, you don't need to see a shrink!