To have a successful career, it’s imperative to have a good, strong network of people you have formed relationships with. It doesn’t matter if you are doing a job search, looking for a promotion or the next great business deal – it will happen only with and through the relationships you have formed with others. Yet, standard advice on how to network isn’t usually workable for Introverts and the Socially Reluctant. The “just get out there and meet people advice” is the sole domain of the more Extraverted in our culture.
Easier Networking for the Introverts and Socially Reluctant is a 4-Step guide specifically designed, and used successfully, for those people who need networking guidance that will work for them. You’ll learn proven methods that will take you through a step-by-step process (better known as bite-sized steps) for learning to network without the usual dread. As it turns out, this approach works for all personality types.
In this book, you will learn the following: - The 4 building blocks to relationship development that will can apply to all parts of your life and especially networking. - The best places to EXPAND your network. - The best way to ENGAGE your network - How to MAINTAIN your network and stay accountable - Aspects of the introvert personality that will give you insight and understand how this approach will work!
This audiobook is based on four pillars or four basic rules. All of these work in conjunction with the others so it's vital to incorporate them all in order to build your network. This book will help you in these areas:
1. Understanding the building blocks - Know why you're building your network. The reason is for your next opportunity whether it be a promotion or a new job. Growth. Interacting with like-minded people is something introverts commonly do.
2. Expanding - Add to your network frequently and keep in contact. Be proactive and have goals. The book gets into tiers or levels of closeness of the people in your network. It also lists some good groups to become involved with.
3. Engaging - How to meet, introduce yourself, and get involved with others. For an introvert, this can be extremely awkward. This book will give you ideas on how to overcome a few issues that can arise by doing things such as ways to approach people and talk to them.
4. Maintaining - After you've built your relationship or network, you need to maintain it. Consider it as an investment.
Overall, this audiobook can be helpful for anyone interested in networking for life.
LORI J. MORAN did an excellent job narrating this book. She passed along valuable information in a straightforward way. She was easy to understand and had a nice clear voice.
Audiobook received in exchange for an honest review.