Networking in the Remote Environment

In this episode, Heather Vinge Hanson speaks with Nicole Folken, Field Sales and Service Manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories (MCL). She shares how the MCL sales team stays connected with each other and their clients. They also discuss how you, the listener, can successfully network in the remote environment.   Show Highlights:  1:07 Nicole shares her definition of networking  2:16 Why do we need to network? 3:25 Nicole talks about her personal networking experiences pre-COVID-19 4:55 What is different about networking in the remote environment 7:03 Nicole discusses how MCL promotes networking with staff that are globally dispersed 10:02 Heather asks Nicole how MCL began instituting virtual networking opportunities? 10:55 Nicole shares what she has seen other departments do to embrace virtual networking 11:57 How did MCL leadership approach the employees’ request to have more networking options 13:00 Heather and Nicole talk about where to start with networking? 14:43 You’re in a networking meeting, now what? 15:40 Being a good contact for those looking to network 17:10 Using social media platforms to network   Resources:  https://www.halfhalftravel.com/remote-work/work-from-home-networking.html https://www.virtualvocations.com/blog/telecommuting-job-search-help/remote-networking-6-tips/ https://blog.trello.com/6-rules-of-remote-engagement-for-professional-networking   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.      Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected].  Special thanks to The (G)LOWdown Team: Tracey Lee, Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Liz Palmer, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Tracy Gadient, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.   Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.