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Be generous

Everyone wants to network with people who can help them. However, it's much better to focus on who you can help.

Being generous is about anticipating what others might need and reaching out.

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Networking is a skill that can be learned

Networking is not just for the extroverted personality or the natural charm. Many of the best networkers are somewhat introverted.

Three core traits can improve your networking skills:

  • Be high value
  • Be generous
  • Be gregarious

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Be high value

We have a deep-seated longing to meet and befriend high-value people, such as celebrities. We desire to associate with people perceived to be higher value than ourselves.

The biggest step to improve your networking ability, is to be higher value. Some strategies include:

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Ingredients for career success

Talent and effort matter for professional success. But what matters more is that the gears of the machine are greased with favouritism. It is about who you know.

This situation is not necessarily pessimistic. Building connections is just as...

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Relationships impact performance

Since relationships impact performance, it would not be unfair that some opportunity would come through connections.

Technical proficiency is only a small part of success. The other more important aspects are being trustworthy, timely and easy to communicate with. Employing a recommended co...

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Be gregarious

Be eager and willing to meet new people. Building connections will not happen when you sit at home and hope for someone to reach out to you.

Meeting people face-to-face is very valuable, but internet contacts can also be helpful. Being sociable is most useful when you don't need a favour.

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Be emotionally curious

Become genuinely interested in other people. A great way to do this is to ask them open-ended questions.

Everyone wants to be liked, loved and accepted. When you fulfill that need for others, you are perceived as being influential.

Be Self-Promotional

Be Self-Promotional

You’re doing everyone a favor by being honest about what you’re good at and what lights you up. 

We need more people who can speak frankly about the value they bring to the clients and organizations with which they work.

Perspectives on life

Those who "figure out" what life is really about, seem to focus a lot on the higher-order needs. They might have been workaholics and will cast judgment on their former selves.

People who already have a lot seem to assume that if they never strived for it, they would be happier. But, strivi...

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