6 Ways To Handle Networking Stigma

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August 28, 2014 12:24 PM

Networking is not limited to selling oneself – in fact that outlook is its demise. There is depth to networking that goes beyond meeting people.

It's about connecting, building relationships and listening to the pulse of individuals who make up your network. It's about listening and the art of inquiry.

Below are a few helpful tips on how to connect, build lasting relationships, and brand yourself as a leader who people remember as someone who made them feel acknowledged, respected and heard:

Building relationships is about listening, talking and communicating. It's an important part of your brand and who you are for not only the people with whom you network, but with everyone in your communities.

The real key to all of this? When you're intimately connected with yourself, you're connected to everybody.

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