EPISODE · Jul 19, 2024 · 11 MIN
17: Get More People to Say "Yes" to Your Networking Requests
from Career Narratives with Doug Lester · host Doug Lester
Are fewer people saying "yes" to your networking requests than you'd like? You may be unintentionally causing the problem. Doug Lester shares a simple strategy he learned as an executive recruiter to get the people in his network to pick up the phone and talk. And the best part is, it's simple, it probably requires a lot less effort than you're putting in now, and everyone will feel better about it in the end.🎧 Take control of your narrative and advance your career — subscribe to the podcast!🤔 Need a thought partner with experience as a Fortune 100 hiring manager, an executive recruiter at a top firm, and a coach at Harvard Business School? Schedule a Career Strategy Session with Doug❎ Avoid making 3 common mistakes with executive recruiters📸 Improve your executive presence on Zoom
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Are fewer people saying "yes" to your networking requests than you'd like? You may be unintentionally causing the problem. Doug Lester shares a simple strategy he learned as an executive recruiter to get the people in his network to pick up the phone and talk. And the best part is, it's simple, it probably requires a lot less effort than you're putting in now, and everyone will feel better about it in the end. 🎧 Take control of your narrative and advance your career — subscribe to the podcast...
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