The way to network without feeling salesy or fake is to focus on asking questions about the other person's hobbies and interests. When you meet someone new don’t ask “what do you do?” instead ask “what do you do outside of work?” or “what do you do for fun?”. Studies have shown that the more diverse areas of connection we can find, the quicker and deeper relationships form. This is the crux of effective networking. There’s no need to feel awkward when networking. You have val

Here are 7 hot tips for when you meet someone new. When you meet someone new you should start by asking: What’s are you into outside of work” (go off script, don’t ask the standard boring questions that don’t get people to open up) What’s your biggest interest right now? What trips do you have coming up What's the best place you would recommend we go this year? What brought you here today What piqued your interest this evening? What was the last book you read that you would r

I get asked this question a lot, how do I build a strong network if I am introverted? Here’s how you build a strong network if you are introverted. Remember you have value to offer Make valuable introductions and connections - leverage your network by bringing people together who would truly get on Give first - by sending relevant and helpful information, tips, book recommendations, podcasts, trip recommendations - anything that they said they were interested in. Expand it by