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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 4 MIN

Easy Networking Tips for the Networking Haters

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Easy Networking Tips for the Networking Haters 4 Jan 2023 --- Networking doesn’t have to be scary or hard. 00:00 Networking can feel frightening and embarrassing. But it doesn't have to. 00:30 Tip 1: Look for islands. 00:58 Tip 2: Networking doesn't have to involve meeting new people. 01:35 Tip 3: Turn networking into a game. 02:02 Tip 4: Don't stress yourself with preparing for small talk. Based on the HBR/Ascend article by Amantha Imber: https://hbr.org/2021/10/easy-networking-tips-for-the-networking-haters This video is co-produced with @Emeritus. You can find more co-productions from HBR and Emeritus on the Emeritus app: https://emrt.us/HarvardBusinessReview Follow HBR: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Explainer #Networking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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