Bdr International Group Llc Perspectives

Welcome to this edition of the BDR International Group LLC podcast. These podcasts are the audio version of "Perspectives" that you may find at bdrinternationalgroup.com. This podcast is titled "Allies Need Their Allies, Too." I hope you find it useful. Allies are very important in nearly all of the work that we do. This may strike some as odd because many think of an ally as someone "needed when..." The reality is "needed when" is usually every day. Maybe we need to take a look at what is meant by the word "ally." Because there are many levels and types of allies, and to make sure we are sharing the same context, some working definitions are in order. What Is Meant by the Word "Ally?" Merriam-Webster defines the noun "ally" as "one that is associated with another as a helper : a person or group that provides assistance and support." This is a good starting point, but it can be limiting depending upon how we define "helper" or "provides assistance and support." For purposes of this post, a "helper" or someone