The Look & Sound of Leadership Networking Conversations – Part Two
Jun 6, 2024
This podcast explores the importance of networking for career development, focusing on genuine and meaningful conversations over elevator pitches. It provides tips for effective networking, emphasizing mutual respect and curiosity. Strategies for improving networking skills, such as being concise and curious, are discussed, along with the transformational impact of networking on leadership.
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Napoleon Pastry Networking Metaphor
- Pavni's dislike for networking shifted when she imagined it as a back-and-forth like a layered Napoleon pastry.
- This approach changed her view from pitching to building real relationships by sharing and listening.
Assume Equality in Networking
- Assume equality in networking by knowing your value and bringing an abundant mindset.
- Treat networking as a conversation among peers, not as a supplicant to gain favors.
Use Curiosity and Crispness
- Sound curious in networking by asking questions and using sorting and labeling to keep answers crisp.
- Stop talking early to let others add their thoughts and drive the conversation forward.