How to Make Connections That Matter
Better Angels: Women Creating Change
English - November 03, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSociety & Culture Business Entrepreneurship women entrepreneurs women in business reinvention activism self improvement self help culture social impact conscious companies authors Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Instead of asking people you meet to help with your career or business, what if you asked what you can do for them? That shift is key to building connections that not only support your success but bring more meaning to your life--something we’re all looking for more than ever. Susan McPherson has put all she’s learned as a serial connector and social impact leader into the three-step formula described in her new book, The Lost Art of Connecting. Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on social impact, Susan has advice for introverts and extroverts alike on using technology wisely, being intentional about building community, identifying what you can offer to others, learning how to listen, connecting with people outside your bubble, and following-up gracefully after meeting new people. You’ll never dread networking again.
Highlights of the episode:
How to use technology without being used by itThe gather, ask, do methodology for connectingAssessing your own secret sauce before reaching out to othersSusan’s tips on following-up and introducing others in your networkThe importance of learning how to listenBuilding trust to create long-term relationshipsReaching outside your bubble for fresh ideasAdvice for leaders to better connect with their employeesLinks mentioned in this episode
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