The Examined Life What does 5,912 networking meetings look like? [Khe Hy]
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Nov 30, 2023 Khe Hy, a speaker on reimagining networking, discusses the importance of service, curiosity, and genuine care in networking. He shares his experience of maintaining an unimaginable pace of 1 meeting a day for 25 years. Topics include cringe-free networking, secrets of superconnectors, networking with kindness and generosity, and the importance of follow-up and personal CRM.
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Networking One Meeting Daily
- Khe Hy met nearly one networking meeting per workday for 25 years, totaling 5,192 meetings.
- This consistent relationship building brought him professional opportunities and lifelong friends.
Types of Networkers
- People in relationships can be classified as takers, matchers, or givers according to Adam Grant.
- Givers serve without expecting returns, while matchers enforce fairness, and takers seek to benefit themselves.
Strength of Weak Ties
- The strength of weak ties explains why casual acquaintances provide access to new opportunities.
- Expanding beyond close-knit groups exposes you to fresh ideas and opportunities.