Most people instantly answer that question with NO, of course not !!! Then when asked what their favorite aspects of Networking are, they are unsure, disgusted by HAVING to Network, or truly paralyzed in taking that next step.
When you are invited to a Networking event, do you accept the invitation ??? When you accept the invitation, do you actually DO to the event ??? Once you are there, do you engage with others in the room, or wait patiently for the food to be served, or wait for the END to draw near ???
Think back to how you met your current very best friend … whether you met in school, at church, in your neighborhood. Do you realize that HOWEVER you met, it was most likely, NETWORKING, you just didn’t know the term yet.
Please remember, Networking just means TALING … that being said, effective Networking is where your skills may be challenged. There may be degrees of Networking, from Beginner, to Expert, to LEARNER … and yes, I put Learner at the TOP !!! Stay tuned !!!
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