The Look & Sound of Leadership

Networking Conversations – Part 1

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May 9, 2024
In this podcast, an ambitious leader seeks advice on networking without feeling slimey. Key points include the importance of knowing people, nurturing relationships, and making networking a weekly priority. The episode also provides resources for improving networking skills and building authentic connections for career success.
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ADVICE

Plant, Don't Hunt

  • Plant seeds and nurture relationships, focusing on the long term.
  • Don't "hunt" people by targeting them for immediate needs; instead, build genuine connections.
INSIGHT

Networking Purpose

  • Tom views monologuing as the opposite of effective networking.
  • The purpose of networking is to know people and nurture relationships.
ADVICE

Time for Networking

  • Dedicate 5% of your work week (2-3 hours) to networking activities.
  • This includes lunches, dinners, research, emails, and relationship building.
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