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The notion that we often hear, that itâs the size of your network that matters, or the number of people you know, is simply wrong.
What is far more important than the number of people you know is the strength and the quality of your social connections.
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There are three main styles of networking that people tend to use when navigating the social world:
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Research has found that conveners tend to be less lonely. In networks of conveners, where everyone knows each other, people also tend to have higher levels of trust in each other.
The downside of convening networks is that their members may have less exposure to new ideas.
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Being a broker is likely to benefit us in contexts where innovation and creativity are valued, since brokers serve as the connecting link between groups with different ideas and experiences.
Brokers also appear to have better work-life balance, which may be due to their tendency to keep work and home life separate.
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Expansionistsâ popularity can help them make important professional connections. Research suggests that weâre likely to find jobs through people we know, but particularly through acquaintances (who know about opportunities we donât) rather than close friends or family.
However, expansionistsâ large numbers of connections can also put them at risk for burnout from the many demands on their time.
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If youâre feeling like your social skills are a bit rusty or the prospect of attending a networking mixer has always put butterflies in your stomach, consider this:
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