Relationships, Networking, Friends, Success, Business
Summary
When it comes to networking, is there both a micro and a macro aspect of it? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, David Burkus joins us with a whole new perspective on what we think of networking and, yes, how you can take your network to a very macro level. That and more on today's show.
Bob's Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- What networking is, and how it can help you build solid relationships.
- What networking is NOT.
- Several practical ways to do networking correctly.
Interview with David Burkus
You’ll discover:
- The importance of understanding network structures.
- Why your online network should not be a replacement for your in-person network.
- The concept of “strength in weak ties” and how it impacts you.
- An example of how a dormant tie led to great success for the MMA's Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White.
- Why we need to reach out to our weak ties before we need them.
- Why climbing the corporate ladder may not be the best pathway to success.
- What superconnectors are, how to become one.
- How Jordan Harbinger became a super-connector.
- What David thinks of the advice, “Do not mix business and pleasure.”
- The biggest value of your network.
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- People who stand near the holes in a #social structure are at higher risk of having good ideas. @DavidBurkus #networking
- We don't have a network; rather, we're embedded inside a massive #network that we must learn to navigate. @DavidBurkus
- What is a super-connector, and how do you become on? @DavidBurkus reveals the answer on this episode. #networking
Interview Links
DavidBurkus.com
Follow David on Twitter
Connect with David on Facebook
Connect with David on LinkedIn
Friend of a Friend … by David Burkus
Resources
Order The Go-Giver Influencer
Sell The Go-Giver Way Audio Program
GoGiverSalesAcademy.com
The Go-Giver Leader
TheGoGiver.com
GoGiverSpeaker.com
Burg.com
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