Your future self is begging you to reach out
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.
Sorry, this is not
... 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.