#WhatsInMyBag | How to Hack Networking | Understand the Networks Around You Better
Duncan Gillis
Portfolio Management- Simplifying complex topics like the Metaverse, AI, Web 3.0, & The Blockchain.
#WhatsInMyBag | The X-Ring | Don't Forget Your Traditional Networks | They are Truly Powerful
?? In today's Vlog we will show you how we leverage one of our traditional networks that predates the internet. How traditional networks work, and look at what the best networkers really do.
??And a shout out to David Burkus who has some great content videos on this subject matter. Be sure to check out his Ted Talk.
What if all the advice we've heard about networking is wrong? What if it's not about meeting strangers but about getting a better understanding of the existing network that’s already around you?
-David Burkus
?? The question I've been asked quite a bit over the last couple of weeks is:
?? What is this X-Ring that you have on in all of your videos, and what does it mean?
?? The X-Ring is from a University in Nova Scotia, Canada.
?? Saint Francis Xavier University ??.
?? And it's an example of one of the most powerful branding and influencer networks on the planet.
?? Learn why in today's #WhatsInMyBag Volg
?? #LinkedinCreators Do you have a traditional network you leverage on a regular base? If so, tell us about it in the comments section below.
Transcript:
Hi Everybody. What's up. I am Duncan Gillis (X-Grad). Today I am going to answer some questions that came in on our Pinterest and LinkedIn accounts.
The questions I've been asked quite a bit over the last couple of weeks is: What is this X-Ring that you have on in all of your videos and what does it mean?
The X-Ring is from a University in Nova Scotia, Canada. Called Saint Francis Xavier University. And it's an example of one of the most powerful branding and influence or networks on the planet.
The StFX network has been in place. Well over a hundred years as the university built up. What you'll find is that every graduate from this University gets one of these X-rings (Brand & Network). And it's an extremely powerful network that existed well before the internet and social did.
I find myself leveraging this network every day?
There was a rumor back in the ’80s, back before the internet had really taken hold. It spoke to the power of the network and the value of this X Ring brand. The story goes, that the X-ring is the third most recognized ring in the world.
The rumor (Some truth to this) went: That the first most recognized ring being the Pope's ring, the second one being the Super Bowl ring, and then you have the third being Saint Francis Xavier, 's X-Ring.
Now you're going to start seeing these X-rings popping up all over the place.
I've worked in Australia, Netherlands, US, Europe, and in Canada, and everywhere I go...I always find fellow “X” Grads with an X-ring.
This shows you the power of your non-social or traditional marketing networks. You don't have to always be at going after the social-media influencer networks.
You'll find that a lot of you, have traditional networks that you're probably not leveraging to their full ability.
The Saint Francis Xavier network is a powerful network for St. Francis Xavier grad students coming out of universities to mentor them up with experienced graduates within some cases 30, 40, 50, years of experience in some cases, and help them navigate the job paths to a career. The network is also a great mentoring network.
So I leave you with those thoughts on traditional networks. Remember, don't just look at your online social networks.
Also, remember to look at your more traditional networks. You will find that they will become your more powerful networks over time.
This is Duncan Gillis from Maritime Adaptive Media and Maritime Vintage saying:
"Stay Safe and watch out for those Cape Breton Mountain Chickens".
And shout out to my fellow X-grads. If you are an X-grad, let us know in the comment section. Which year you graduated.