Learn how to build genuine relationships and make connections without resorting to transactional networking. Discover the power of introductions in building trust and credibility. Get guidance on making an intentional career change and find out more about their book on Amazon and Audible.
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Quick takeaways
Stop forcing connections and focus on natural ways to build genuine relationships.
Introductions can be a shortcut to building trust and credibility, craft well-thought introduction emails.
Attend conferences or organize gatherings to connect with like-minded individuals and prioritize interactions with panel speakers or attendees who share common interests.
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Building Genuine Connections: Stop Forcing It
Creating genuine connections requires stopping the forceful approach of networking events and instead focusing on natural ways of connecting with others. Shift the focus to what comes easy and natural for you.
The Power of Introductions in Relationship Building
Introductions are a shortcut to building relationships. Leveraging existing connections can lead to introductions that create instant trust and credibility. Craft thoughtful introduction emails that provide context, clearly state your intention, and make it easy for the other person to say yes.
Connecting Through Conferences and Gatherings
Attending conferences and organizing gatherings can provide opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Prioritize interactions with panel speakers, initiate conversations before or after sessions, or arrange meetings with attendees who share common interests.
Making Friends and Connections Through Direct Approach
Take a direct approach in making friends and connections by expressing genuine interest in specific individuals. Reach out to them, invite them for coffee or dinner, and create opportunities for further interaction and relationship development.
Utilizing Volunteering and Project Work for Connection Building
Engage in volunteer activities or project work to connect with others who share similar interests or causes. By actively working alongside people, you can naturally build connections and create opportunities for future collaborations.
Ever find yourself caught in the struggle between being genuine and networking? Most people have trouble reconciling how to connect with people and build relationships naturally while also being able to accomplish their own goals. So how can you accomplish goals that require having connections but not be transactional? It turns out that there are easy ways to begin relationships that are genuine and feel natural to the other party (no schmoozing involved!) What’s the key? Stop forcing it. This episode provides 5 examples of how to build connections and relationships naturally without being transactional.
What you’ll learn
How to make connections without networking events and social media
How to build genuine relationships when networking
Five unconventional strategies to build genuine connections without resorting to transactional approaches