The Surprising Trick That Transforms Overwhelming Networking Rooms Into Your Ultimate Advantage
Recently, I informally asked 25 professionals at different stages of their careers to share their thoughts on networking.
In every case, the word itself elicited a sigh, groan or eye roll, and a story about fears of being in a large room with a lot of strangers. Networking to build your personal brand is different.
- It has specific purpose – a means to achieve your reason for action
- It should be tightly targeted to the right individuals – those in your stakeholder plan.
- And it can be done only in environments where your value proposition can shine. It doesn’t have to be done in a big room with strangers if that’s not your happy place.
Let’s talk about three tips for networking
