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Grow Your Networks With a Growth Mindset

Feb 26, 2024
Learn about the impact of mindset on networking, with a focus on the growth vs. fixed mindset. Discover the importance of motivation and relationship maintenance in building successful professional networks. Gain insights on how a growth mindset can help individuals embrace diversity in the modern workplace.
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  • Networking challenges stem from mindset differences - fixed mindset sees networking traits as innate, while growth mindset emphasizes effort and relationships.
  • Growth mindset promotes diversity acceptance in organizations, whereas fixed mindset may lead to homogeneous networks unconsciously forming.

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Understanding Networking Challenges

Networking is often deemed crucial for professional success, yet many struggle with its execution. Ko Ko Wabara's research delves into the psychological motivations behind networking difficulties. While the importance of expanding networks is widely acknowledged, the actual act of networking poses obstacles for individuals. Negative sentiments such as feeling inauthentic or ineffective pervade many people's networking experiences, prompting Wabara to investigate the origins of these emotions.

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