Ask a friend (especially one who you know is a good connector) for suggestions about people you ought to meet. See if they’d be open to making introductions or hosting a three-way coffee or video call to connect you. They’ll likely be glad to assist.

This is a great way to re-introduce your...

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us have been cocooned, talking primarily to our existing colleagues and contacts. But for the sake of our long-term professional growth, it’s time to start meeting new people and rebuilding loose ties once again. We can make use of the followi...

A good starting place to rebuild your networking muscles may be seeking out one-on-one connections. You can begin with colleagues or clients you may have connected with virtually during the pandemic, and with whom you’d like to deepen your relationship.

You can also create a list of dorman...

Rapidly identify a commonality you share with the other person. Having something in common not only gives you something to talk about, but also conveys that you’re “one of them,” creating a pathway to build trust.

Coming out of a pandemic in which social contact was curtailed and strangers...

If you’re willing to take the lead on organizing an event, you can not only control the attendee list, but also structure the flow.

You might consider recruiting a co-host. Dividing respo...