How to Become Insanely Well-Connected - Thrive Global
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How to Become Insanely Well-Connected - Thrive Global
Make friends, not contacts!
Everyone knows that your network is your net worth. But what exactly is networking?
Here’s what people think networking is:
Step 1: Walk around a big event.
Step 2: Shake random hands and try your best to be extroverted.
Step 3: Wait and hope for a dream opportunity to fall right into your lap shortly.
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... See moreBuilding and maintaining a great network for me requires three key things: authenticity, engagement and a genuine interest in the other person. Starting with authenticity, this requires me bringing my whole self to conversations, moving away from transactional relationships and really connecting with people.
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From there, I have a few go-to questions that I have found create reliably engaging discourse:
• What's your connection to [insert current place or event]?
• What are you most excited about currently?
• What's lighting you up outside of work?
• What’s your favorite book you’ve read recently?
Note: Always avoid "What do you do?" as a question. It's
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