Personal growth is a critical factor in the success of network marketers or any organization or leader in any field. 

We also know that in a world characterized by rapid change personal development is essential to success. In my practice as a coach and trainer and as an adjunct professor of doctoral candidates who are leaders in their fields I am always amazed at the variety of haphazard approaches taken to developing personal development plans.  Most report there is a value to personal development but report they go to a conference once in a while, attend as directed by their supervisor or attend only really interesting events. Few report they have a definite plan for personal development in their work. In my opinion this may be especially true for Independent contractors and entrepreneurs who may lack a formal structure for personal development

Interestingly many of these same people I coach and work with are runners or triathletes with a definite personal growth plan in exercise and diet to be successful. Success as a network marketer requires a definite plan to be successful. If you would have a personal development plan for success as an athlete wouldn’t it make sense to have a personal development for your business?

Would you build a house without a blueprint? What might this blueprint plan look like? Let us consider some questions to ponder based on the acronym PLAN

P=Plan your blueprint based on your why?
What is your passion?
What moves you to get up early and work late?

L= learnings and applications informed by data.
What does your productivity or achievement report information tell you about where you need to grow? What do those who love you honestly tell you? Please remember this data is information not judgment.

A=Applicable to your particular settings with review and the ability to adjust as needed
What is happening in your industry, are there new trends or opportunities to learn about?
What is happening in industries that affect your business?
One good example is considering how Social Media is affecting your business. Would a workshop or training on the use of social media be helpful

N= Notify all who will support you with your blueprint and hold you accountable in your personal development.
Who could be a support, an accountability partner or a coach?
How often should you review your plan?

A solid, well thought out committed, the continuous personal development plan is like a blueprint for a house. The better the preparation planning and use of resources considering all the best opportunities, the better the results for you in your network marketing business, your team and those you touch every day. My wish is that you follow the blueprint and build a great house.