Networking Tips: Stop Pitching, Start Listening

What did the best listener you’ve ever met say to you? Probably not much.

Most of us assume people like us for our credentials and our stories. But think of the people you’d call back in a heartbeat. You probably can’t recite their résumé.

When we treat networking like a pitch, we show up with our best material and hope something lands. The connections that last come from leaving people curious about themselves, not impressed by you.

Full episode with all the networking cheat codes drops Thursday.

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