Professional relationships, like all interpersonal connections, tend to form between individuals who are similar to each other. And having a fixed belief that relationships tend to develop spontaneously can inhibit one from reaching out and building diverse relationships.
A study indicates that embracing a growth mindset — believing that relationships can be cultivated through effort — can pave the way for boundary spanning networks. These networks are critical for fostering innovation and creativity. According to the researchers, the key lies in changing one’s perspective on relationship building.When we ask groups of executives if their organizations have become more or less diverse in thought over the last several years, the answer is often unanimous.
His current research focuses on social exchange in the context of networking, including beliefs and misperceptions that derail productive relations and interactions in the workplace. He received his PhD in sociology from Cornell University.is an Associate Professor at the School of Management and Economics and Shenzhen Finance Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. She received her PhD from the Kellogg School of Management.
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