The power of knowledge works when each person takes responsibility for what s/he knows, who s/he knows and what they know.
Leaders understand that there is an 'invisible structure' of the personal and business networks within their organization, that define the true roles, influence and interdependencies.
To illustrate the importance of knowledge to a community, think back in time to remember the pain that was felt when a key person left the organization without sharing his understanding of how to get things done. The lesson is: unshared knowledge loses value. On the other hand, think about an individual who shares his knowledge, earning trust and a solid reputation, which increases his value in the organization.
Success is not an individual matter--it depends upon our relationships with others. Connection and coordination with others matter. The manner in which you are connected matters. Increasing one's social capital is all about sharing knowledge and adding value to the organization. Sharing knowledge in one-on-one or group discussions (through stories, analogies and metaphors) is the pathway to agreement about what something means and increased insight.
Make collaboration part of your everyday activities beginning today.