Moments is built on the ethos of Collaboration over Competition but what is collaboration and why should we embrace that? Some people believe that competition is healthy, competing to be the best, to do more, be more and have more than those around you.  There are some that think the more successful you are the more people will like you. Let’s face it competition is inherently human….but have you ever considered collaboration?

Its definition is ‘working with someone to produce something’  or it might be described as ‘two or more people working together towards common goals’ now for some people that sounds  scary, and I get that. Why would you want to share your thoughts and ideas with someone else? But why not turn this around and see it as the amazing growth opportunity that it is, for you and your business.

Owning a business can be lonely, with 73% of small business owners in the UK admitting that this is the case.  We all know that loneliness is not good for our wellbeing, by coming together with like minded people who share the same values and vision we can overcome this and boost our business along the way.

Working with someone on a project or common goal is great for increasing your self awareness.  It is a great way to delve into you and see where it really is that your strengths lie and what it is that your not so good at.  There is a saying which I am sure you have all heard that has been around for four centuries ‘two heads are better than one!!’ By combining talent and resources you can extend your reach and bring in potential new customers and  re-energise the relationships you have already built with existing ones.

The energy you get from working with people who are different to you can be converted into something positive by identifying the differences and seeing how they can complement each other.  As people say two halves make a whole and when you work with someone who has differing personality traits to you but the same values and vision the vibe is amazing.

Collaboration brings the opportunity to learn, learn and then learn some more by creating a culture of ongoing learning.  It is not just good for productivity but good for the soul and is key to creativity, efficiency and fun.

There are also amazing benefits for your emotional growth from learning more about your own work ethic, personality and goals.

And remember sharing our stories with each other is one of the most powerful tools for growth.  Choose collaboration over competition.

Take a Moment find your tribe and grow your vibe.