I chat with a lot of professionals about the topic of networking. Yes, I spent decades in IT networking, but in this case, we are talking about HUMAN NETWORKING.
It’s an area of strength for me – always has been. In part it’s because I think of networking as a behavior instead of an event, and over the years I have had the opportunity to meet so many outstanding people from so many professions, geographies, and areas of expertise in places you might never expect.
It’s one of my greatest joys when a former customer or partner from a previous company reaches out to share what’s on their mind – and it happens often. These great people and so many others have become such meaningful contributors to my journey. (And if any of you are seeing this – yes – I mean YOU)!
But for many people I talk to, and perhaps this is you, the idea of networking doesn’t come as naturally, and so it’s something that requires practice and consistency until a new habit is formed.
So, I thought I would share 5 TIPS worth considering when it comes to being a great human networker.
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