Making Time For Networking: The Money Is In The List.
Anita Pontzer
?? Brand Strategist | Empowering Leaders | Unleashing Thought Leadership in Social Media ??
"Networking can help me connect with potential clients, mentors, and collaborators."
Connections: Expand professional circle across industries.
Opportunities: Discover new career prospects and projects.
Learning: Stay current with emerging trends.
Guidance: Seek mentorship for effective decision-making.
Contribution: Share insights and give back to the community.
Brand: Build a reliable and knowledgeable reputation.
Collaboration: Find partners for impactful ventures.
Relationships: Cultivate lasting and meaningful connections
2. Make time for networking by identifying a professional you'd like to connect with during a coffee break.
"This professional is interested in sustainable business practices, something I'm passionate about too."
3. Make time for networking after lunch and research the individual, their interests, and their professional journey.
4. Make time for networking in the afternoon; draft a short, personalized message or email to that person expressing your interest in connecting.
"I found your recent article on sustainable business practices insightful. I'd love to connect and learn more about your work."
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5. Make time for networking at the end of your workday, take the first step in building a new professional connection.
"Dear [Name], I'm [Your Name], and I'm interested in your work on sustainable business practices..."
6. Make time for networking by reminding yourself of how it can change your life.
Create a Networking Vision Board: Use images and text to represent your networking goals and the steps you plan to take to achieve them. This will serve as a visual reminder and motivator for your networking journey.
Regularly conduct a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) of your networking skills. This will help you identify areas for improvement and potential opportunities to leverage."
Reflection on Real-Life Examples
Consider a professional who has successfully used networking to advance their career. What strategies did they use? What can you learn from their experience?
I help professionals achieve their full emotional and mental potential | Harvard Business Review Advisory Council Member | Board-Certified Master Coach: Mental Fitness & Leadership | Top 1% Expert in Executive Well-being
4 个月Anita Biggins, your post really resonates with me. As someone deeply embedded in the mental health and wellness sector, I find that integrating networking into my schedule often involves combining it with wellness activities. For example, walking meetings or attending wellness events can be both productive and refreshing.
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4 个月Anita Biggins, great insights on making time for networking! Prioritizing meaningful connections can truly enhance both personal and professional growth. Balancing a busy schedule with intentional networking is key to long-term success. "The Money is in the List". Love it!