Networking for creativity

Certain breakthroughs are the consequence of a particular type of personal network. That network prompted an exceptional individual creativity.

You’ll see, networks deliver three unique advantages: private information, access to diverse skill sets, and power. And the combination of those advantages compound into high impact, shielded, warped movement.

So, do you want to have greater impact? Do you want to see your ideas implemented? Do you want to achieve more? Maybe the state of your network could be the single most important task you should focus next.

Networks determine which ideas become breakthroughs.

https://hbr.org/2005/12/how-to-build-your-network

Go take a look at the article. The authors will even tell you how to diagnose and manage your network.