You don’t have a networking problem

Most people think they need to get better at networking.Maybe more events, conversations or connections. This should do the trick right? NOPE. That’s not the problem.You don’t have a networking problem. You have a strategy problem.I recently recorded this ConquerCast episode with ⁠Stacy Brooks⁠, and after it ended, three things became very clear to me.If you get these right, your entire approach to networking, business development and even career growthchanges. NETWORKING IS A STRATEGIC SPORT: If you’re showing up to events just to “see what happens”… you’re already behind.YOUR REFERRALS ARE YOUR REPUTATION: Every time you introduce someone… you’re putting your name on the line.STOP COLLECTING CONTACTS. START BUILDING LEVERAGE: A big network doesn’t mean a strong network. You don’t need 50 weak connections. You need a few strong ones.Listen to this episode of ConquerCast through this lens, you’ll hear it differently.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive weekly leadership development and growth lessons right to your inbox. And be the first to know when ConquerCast episodes are released! --ConquerCast is a leadership development and executive coaching podcast hosted by Parm Chohan, focused on team engagement, workplace communication, emotional intelligence, and personal excellence. Through executive coaching, leadership training, values-based leadership, and team development programs, Conquer Leadership helps individuals and organizations strengthen culture, improve performance, and unlock their full potential.Listen to more episodes⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Amazon