279: How to Grow Your Professional Network, with Tom Henschel

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel is the host of The Look & Sound of Leadership, a popular leadership podcast spanning almost a decade. In addition, Tom is a talented executive coach and principal of his firm, Essential Communications. Key Points Networking is about abundance and a mindset of giving Networking is about relationships, not goals. Networks are built over time. Ask: How can I help? Be open to giving your time and talents away for free through a spirit of abundance. Always be prepared to network, no matter where you are. Show up consistently, and build relationships over time. Resources Mentioned Tom’s 10 Golden Rules of Networking How To Create Your Personal Networking Plan With John Corcoran (episode 106) How to Start a Conversation With Anyone, with Mark Sieverkropp (episode 177) Get ROI From Professional Associations, with John Corcoran (episode 209) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.