Casting Out Your Net
Covid-19 has changed everything. Conferences? Nope. Want to meet for coffee? Nada. Handshakes and pats on the back? Negative.
But what hasn’t changed? The need for relationships. Now, more than ever, businesses need good, solid networking tools to move through this pandemic. While face-to-face interactions are limited, businesses need to make technology their best friends and extension of themselves.
Get that profile going!
LinkedIn should feel like your own personal Facebook profile where you’re actively checking-in, looking at “people you may know”, and showcase all of your strengths.
Embrace your voice and community!
Strong communication skills and authentic relationships are still at the middle of great networking. Use that natural “networker” persona and immerse yourself into the digital community. Even if you’re not comfortable with technology or even nervous about shifting to more digitized things, remember that a lot of people are in the same boat right now.
Cross the threshold and go forth into the unknown!
Now isn’t the time to be afraid of crossing into new territories and getting out of that comfort zone you’ve found yourself in. Break down your old everyday “norm” and reach out to contacts that might have a different background/skillset than you. You never know who you can have that business chemistry with.
Reach those goals!
While the coronavirus has made it a little different when it comes to creating goals, networking still requires that goal-setting aspect. Don’t be afraid to write down goals that seem out there or something you might not have set before the coronavirus. Now is the time to try new things and reach new goals!
Life isn’t going to slow down even with everything going on. Now, more than ever, really hone in on your networking goals, skills, and digital presence. This new phase of networking is your own digital oyster!
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