Networking in English: Skills to Connect, Communicate, and Grow with Michael Morgan
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Intro
This chapter emphasizes the vital role of networking in enhancing professional development, especially for English learners. Listeners are introduced to key strategies for building meaningful connections that can lead to new opportunities.
Learn why networking is just as important as doing your job well for advancing your career. Michael Morgan, author of “The Power of Networking”, shares essential skills for building connections and making a positive impact. He explains how to overcome shyness, grow professional relationships, and use technology to support your networking efforts. This is especially useful for professionals who use English at work.
Meet Our Guest:
Michael Morgan, author of "The Power of Networking," teaches professionals to effectively network and influence their careers. Drawing on over 15 years of experience at major companies like JPMorgan Chase, Amazon, and Walmart, he offers essential strategies. Holding an MBA and PMP (Project Management Professional), his insights help others achieve professional growth and success.
Top Takeaways:
- Treat networking like part of your job. It helps you get work done, get promoted, and find new chances — both inside and outside your company.
- It’s better to have a few strong relationships than many weak ones. Stay in touch and try to help others too.
- To make a strong case, use clear data, include different points of view from other teams, and match how your company likes to see info (emails, slides, etc.).
Vocabulary Corner:
- Get your foot in the door: To gain an initial opportunity or a first chance to start working in a company or industry.
- Example sentence: "Networking helped me get my foot in the door at a top-tier tech company."
- Weasel words: Words that are unclear or avoid giving a real answer. These are often not accepted in companies like Amazon.
- Example sentence: "When presenting data, avoid weasel words like 'most' or 'usually'; always use specific numbers."
- Regular cadence: A consistent pattern or schedule for communication or activities.
- Example sentence: "I keep in touch with my contacts on a regular cadence."
- Paying it forward: Helping others because someone once helped you.
- Example sentence: "Michael believes in paying it forward by sharing his knowledge to help others succeed, just as he was once helped."
- Employee Resource Group (ERG): A group at work where employees support each other and help make the company more welcoming for everyone.
- Example sentence: "Joining an Employee Resource Group is a good way to meet coworkers and grow your network.”
Helpful Links & Tools:
- Michael Morgan's Book: The Power of Networking
- https://a.co/d/a87lgrt
- Michael Morgan's Website:
- https://michaelvmorgan.com/
- Michael Morgan's LinkedIn:
- Search "Michael Morgan PMP" or visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvmorgan/
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