Sometimes, having only two best friends just won't cut it. Casual friendships, like with your favorite hairdresser or bartender, can help boost job prospects, feelings of connectedness, and empathy. These connections can offer recommendations that are outside our typical realm of knowledge shared by our closer friends. Maintaining a network of these weak ties also cultivates a sense of belonging in your community and allows for different levels of support.
Cecilia Bond评论了
Business Development Coach ? I help lawyers avoid random acts of networking. Experienced Legal Marketer. Social Fitness Enthusiast. Easily Distracted by Dogs
One of my "dormant ties" reached out on LinkedIn today. We have a call set for the near future and I'm so looking forward to it. I recently asked another dormant tie for some help and we are now looking for ways to team up on client consulting projects. What fun! It can feel awkward trying to reconnect to someone you lost touch with, but it's a proven strategy and more often than not feels very genuine and meaningful. The term was coined by Adam Grant - here's his explainer on strong ties, weak ties, and dormant ties: https://lnkd.in/gVqUSqh
Ellen Lutwak评论了
Business Development Coach ? I help lawyers avoid random acts of networking. Experienced Legal Marketer. Social Fitness Enthusiast. Easily Distracted by Dogs
One of my "dormant ties" reached out on LinkedIn today. We have a call set for the near future and I'm so looking forward to it. I recently asked another dormant tie for some help and we are now looking for ways to team up on client consulting projects. What fun! It can feel awkward trying to reconnect to someone you lost touch with, but it's a proven strategy and more often than not feels very genuine and meaningful. The term was coined by Adam Grant - here's his explainer on strong ties, weak ties, and dormant ties: https://lnkd.in/gVqUSqh
True! The brother-in-law of my color-and-cut stylist hired me to write content for his family-run travel agency. Now I have travel writing under my belt. (Also I just had a great chat with the young inspiring hair stylist who does my blow-outs. We brainstormed about names and the direction for his upcoming podcast, website and book. Yep. In the air. You never know when this will lead to another podcast project.)
Joan Picker评论了
Business Development Coach ? I help lawyers avoid random acts of networking. Experienced Legal Marketer. Social Fitness Enthusiast. Easily Distracted by Dogs
One of my "dormant ties" reached out on LinkedIn today. We have a call set for the near future and I'm so looking forward to it. I recently asked another dormant tie for some help and we are now looking for ways to team up on client consulting projects. What fun! It can feel awkward trying to reconnect to someone you lost touch with, but it's a proven strategy and more often than not feels very genuine and meaningful. The term was coined by Adam Grant - here's his explainer on strong ties, weak ties, and dormant ties: https://lnkd.in/gVqUSqh
This may be true but I feel it's weird to talk about basically exploiting people you barely know to better your career.? It's good to have acquaintances b/c it can get you ahead one day?? How about just doing it b/c you are a good person and like other people?
Business Development Coach ? I help lawyers avoid random acts of networking. Experienced Legal Marketer. Social Fitness Enthusiast. Easily Distracted by Dogs
One of my "dormant ties" reached out on LinkedIn today. We have a call set for the near future and I'm so looking forward to it. I recently asked another dormant tie for some help and we are now looking for ways to team up on client consulting projects. What fun! It can feel awkward trying to reconnect to someone you lost touch with, but it's a proven strategy and more often than not feels very genuine and meaningful. The term was coined by Adam Grant - here's his explainer on strong ties, weak ties, and dormant ties: https://lnkd.in/gVqUSqh
Keep it small ... if you can. Hint: you can.
Think of the parents you see in the drop-off line at school. Your favorite bartender. The other dog owners at the park. The sociologist Mark Granovetter calls these low-stakes relationships “weak ties.” Not only can these connections affect our job prospects, they also can have a positive impact on our well-being by helping us feel more connected to other social groups. Other studies have shown weak ties can offer recommendations (I found my accountant via a weak tie) and empower us to be more empathetic. We’re likely to feel less lonely, too, research shows. By Allison Volpe in The New York Times
Great reasons as to why we need networks like these. For me, a positive encounter with an acquaintance or stranger can brighten my day.?
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How are your low-stakes relationships or “weak ties” helping your growth? Studies show that not only can these connections affect our job prospects, but they also can have a positive impact on our well-being by helping us feel more connected to other social groups. https://lnkd.in/ggZwexh #network #growth #relationships #connections
Think of the parents you see in the drop-off line at school. Your favorite bartender. The other dog owners at the park. The sociologist Mark Granovetter calls these low-stakes relationships “weak ties.” Not only can these connections affect our job prospects, they also can have a positive impact on our well-being by helping us feel more connected to other social groups. Other studies have shown weak ties can offer recommendations (I found my accountant via a weak tie) and empower us to be more empathetic. We’re likely to feel less lonely, too, research shows. By Allison Volpe in The New York Times
This is advice I've seen given to job seekers a lot - I think this article makes a good case for building a large network as being a positive beyond just looking for a job.
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Yes! Let's hear it for all types of "ties"! Having honest and genuine communication, regardless of how it may "feel", is always worth a try.?