Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to

Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count

The former Google executive, editorial director of Twitter and self-described introvert offers networking advice for anyone who has ever cancelled a coffee date due to social anxietyâ€”about how to nurture a vibrant circle of reliable contacts without leaving your comfort zone.

Networking has garnered a reputation as a sort of necessary evil in the modern business world. Some do relish the opportunity to boldly work the room, introduce themselves to strangers, and find common career groundâ€”but for many others, the experience is often awkward, or even terrifying.

The common networking advice for introverts are variations on the theme of overcoming or â€œfixingâ€ their quiet tendencies. But Karen Wickre is a self-described introvert who has worked in Silicon Valley for 30 years. She shows you to embrace your true nature to create sustainable connections that can be called upon for you to getâ€”and giveâ€”career assistance, advice, introductions, and lasting connections.

Karenâ€™s â€œembrace your quiet sideâ€ approach is for anyone who finds themselves shying away from traditional networking activities, or for those who would rather be curled up with a good book on a Friday night than out at a party. For example, if youâ€™re anxious about that big professional mixer full of people you donâ€™t know, she advises you to consider skipping it (many of these are not productive), and instead set up an intimate, one-on-one coffee date. She shows how to truly make the most out of social media to sustain what she calls â€œthe loose touch habitâ€ to build your own brain trust to last a lifetime.

With compelling arguments and creative strategies, this new way to network is perfect not only for introverts, but for anyone who wants for a less conventional approach to get ahead in todayâ€™s job market.
Country USA
Manufacturer Gallery Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2018-11-27
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Gallery Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2018-11-27
Format	Kindle eBook

Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count

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