Your network is your net worth. It is a source of knowledge, job opportunities, potential business partnerships, future hires and so much more. Networking won’t only help you find your next job, it will help you improve within your current position. In short, your power is derived from and amplified by your network.
One of the world’s most successful tennis stars; a pop singer from the 90s making her comeback; the beauty director at a major national consumer magazine for teenagers; the son of a former Pennsylvania governor; executives at a major personal computing company — these are some of the people I count among my network. And I don’t just network with so-called high-powered people. I’m all about sharing my expertise and getting to know younger professionals, including new fashion designers, writers, photographers, etc.
My many connections have enriched my life, personally and professionally.
Traditional networking guides and tips make networking pretty transactional, but networking is more effective when you’re meeting and getting to know people before you need help with something or want to sell your products and services. READ MORE
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