"We live in a world moving at the speed of AI, where everything is changing all at once. As we streamline every aspect of life to be faster and more efficient, it only makes sense to modernize how we network. Before you overhaul your networking style, it's important to remember the fundamentals, then build on them with new skills. Networking is everywhere, all the time"
"Every person you meet knows someone or something you don't. Get to know people on a human level, and if you admire what they do, find ways to support them. Be open to casual conversations in unexpected places, especially when you travel. I've booked speeches, made friends, and discovered opportunities simply by chatting with a seatmate on a plane. I try to wait until after I take off to put my earbuds in,"
Networking is a free, essential tool for business growth that builds relationships and sustains thriving ventures. Modern life and AI-driven acceleration call for updated networking skills while preserving core fundamentals. Networking opportunities exist everywhere; casual conversations, travel encounters, and everyday interactions can lead to collaborations, speaking engagements, friendships, and unexpected opportunities. Intentionally joining groups tied to genuine interests—museums, clubs, running groups—creates natural, shared-passion connections that expand networks. Prioritizing authenticity and fostering human connection, such as hosting small gatherings where each person brings new contacts, multiplies opportunities through trusted circles. Work and life intersect to produce the best networking outcomes.
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