Who are your allies?

Reading up about the inner circle, I stumbled across this article with a list of Vital Friends which I would like to have here as a personal reference.

EIGHT VITAL ALLIES

BUILDER motivate you, help you see your strengths and advise you on how best to use them and are generous with their time.

CHAMPION stand up for you and your beliefs and they praise you to everyone else they know.

COLLABORATOR are friends with similar interests, those with whom you are most likely to spend your time.

CONNECTOR get to know you and then instantly work to connect you with others who will share your interests or goals.

ENERGISER is fun, cheers you up when you're down and always available to boost your spirits.

MIND-OPENER stretch your viewpoint, introduce you to new ideas, opportunities, culture.

NAVIGATOR is the one you seek out when you need guidance and counsel; they're great at talking through your options.

COMPANION is the first person you call, with good news or bad. They are always there for you.

From 'Vital Friends' by Tom Rath, 1 August, Gallup Press