Although networking seems like a very modern skill tied to career advancement in the media age, it is actually quite ancient. Networkers expand their sphere of influence by forging alliances and making connections among vastly different groups of people, and can be traced back to the intrigues of the middle Ages, Greece, Rome, and ancient China. Networking would also have been an integral part of any military alliance as well as all social and clan confederations in prehistory. The positive expression of the Networker helps us to develop social flexibility and empathy, enabling us to find commonality with others who might not appear to be potential friends, allies, or confederates. Like the related archetypes of Messenger and Communicator, the Networker has the skills to bring information, power and inspiration to disparate groups of people. There is energy of hope related to the Networker as a peace-maker, exemplified by those who send messages of peace over the Internet; they are “uniters” and part of the global plan for peace. They are part of the tiny threads that are weaving a global soul.
The shadow Networker merely uses others for personal gain. If you think you have this archetype you should always examine the motives for your actions. Manage the shadow by asking, “Am I looking for anything out of this or is it really a clean intro?” What is my agenda in introducing these people to each other?
Film Reference: Jhon Boles in 'A Message to Garcia'
The shadow Networker merely uses others for personal gain. If you think you have this archetype you should always examine the motives for your actions. Manage the shadow by asking, “Am I looking for anything out of this or is it really a clean intro?” What is my agenda in introducing these people to each other?
Film Reference: Jhon Boles in 'A Message to Garcia'