So now you are out there in a few business networks. Who will you talk to? What will you talk about? Your drink? Your spouse? Your favorite team?
Does that help you bond quickly, deeply or long term in your business network? What next then?
Well, an active listener knows that we have 2 ears and 1 tongue, so we should listen twice as much as we talk. I am guilty of violating this maxim more often than not. I should know better.
Are you networking among a limited group or are you actually expanding your network up and down the org chart and across cultures? That sounds a lot more promising to me.
Listening is one of the best kept secrets in life and business. If you know this secret you will find your networking expanding quickly, deeply and with long term ROI!
Good luck in your search for new jobs and new client!
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