Networking For Career Advancement

Do you have a network within your organization? Are you actively working to grow and nurture those relationships? Today we are talking about how those relationships are a key element to your career success and ways you can build them.

For many the idea of networking can really bring on some pretty strong emotions...stress, overwhelm, confusion, frustration, and just plain old fear. It is definitely an element of our career planning that many put low on the priority list or save until absolutely necessary.

The fact of the matter is, that we really need to build our network slowly and carefully to make sure we are getting the most out of it that we can. And if it is falling off the list of things to do, if really needs to be a priority.

I hear those groans but I promise after listening to today's episode you'll have a clear understanding of why it is important and some simple ways that even the least social among us could handle.

Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about…

• How Kelly's aversion and downright rebellion against networking cost her a promotion
• Why getting to know others in your organization and in your leadership is critical to job advancement
• Who you should be targeting if you want to maximize your impact with fewer people in your network
• How to go about reaching out to people and some ideas on what to say

Don't forget to grab your 'Networking Quick-Start Guide' freebie because sometimes we just need a little step-by-step action to get those mental juices flowing. This will help you create a plan to get out there (or online) and start building your network!

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