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How to make time for networking even when you’re busy
From the course: Personal Effectiveness Tips
How to make time for networking even when you’re busy
- We're all busy, and it's easy to get sucked into the whirlwind of day-to-day obligations at work and forget all about networking. That's what happened to one guy, Dan, whom I profiled in my first book Reinventing You. He worked for the same company for 10 years, and one day he woke up and realized he didn't know anyone outside his company, which is a bit of a dangerous position to be in professionally. You need a deep network, but you also need a broad one. There are other challenges, too. If you haven't even focused much on networking inside your company, you might discover you don't have the support in place that you need to win a promotion. Or maybe you had some close colleagues, but if they leave or transfer to another part of the company, you're left alone and a bit exposed to risk. So here's how to keep networking on your radar even when you're busy. First, make a list of your top contacts and prioritize them. Very few people do this, but it's extremely important. The reason…
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How to cut back on social media2m 34s
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How to stay organized to meet your deadlines3m 29s
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What to do when you’ve made a mistake2m 46s
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How to deal with an insensitive colleague2m 20s
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How to get better at asking for help3m 7s
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How to work better under micromanagers2m 39s
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How to make time for networking even when you’re busy3m 7s
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How to gain the respect of your colleagues2m 31s
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How to reduce stress in your office2m 55s
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How to get small annoying tasks done2m 51s
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How to figure out which conferences are worth your time3m 14s
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How to network with people outside your industry2m 59s
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How to network with people you can’t meet in person2m 55s
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