From Wikipedia:
Social capital is a core concept in business, economics, organizational behaviour, political science, and sociology, defined as the advantage created by a person’s location in a structure of relationships. “By analogy with physical capital and human capital - tools and training that enhance human productivity - the core idea of social capital theory is that social networks have value. Just as a screwdriver (physical capital) or a college education (human capital) can increase productivity (both individual and collective), so too social contacts affect the productivity of individuals and groups”. It explains how some people gain more success in a particular setting through their superior connections to other people.
Ways to raise social capital:
- Give it away. Help others connect. Use it for doing nice things for others.
- Use it wisely. Never betray trust or use it haphazardly.
- Produce awesome stuff that people admire. Make beautiful art. Code the next cool website.
- Spread love. Make others feel great about themselves.
- Be human. Be accessible. Listen. Treat everyone with similar respect.
Ways to lose social capital:
- Horde it. Only use it for your own benefit or refuse to spend it.
- Show it off. Try to pull weight with your social capital. “Don’t you know who I am?”
- Try to take credit for other people’s good work.
- Take advantage of others who are trusting.
- Badmouth other people. Especially those with alot of social capital.
- Be snobby. Only act nice to those who can do something for you.
A Social Capitalist does alot of raising social capital and avoids losing social capital. Social Capitalists definitely spend more time giving it away in positive directions, building trust. A Social Capitalist is, by nature, more concerned with helping others raise social capital.
List yourself on the Social Capitalist wiki page if you think this sounds like you.
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