Lee Higgins - Diverse Networking: How to Ensure You Cultivate Connections Who Aren't Just Like You & How to Virtual Network Strategically
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English - November 04, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCareers Business Kids & Family Parenting parenting maternity leave shared parental leave working mum flexible working womenonboards genderpaygap adoptionleave workingparents Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Who makes up your professional network and how different to you are they? Why do you need a diverse network and what's the best strategy to ensure you get one? Plus, what's the best networking advice if you find this skill doesn't come naturally to you?
I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Lee Higgins, the co-founder of DIVERSE TALENT netWORKS and a thought leader who has decades of experience working as a headhunter for senior leadership roles.
Lee is particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion and he is an expert when it comes to creating professional relationships with people who are not like you.
In order to progress your career (and in order to get the things you need e.g. flexible working) you need to have cultivated relationships with senior people in your organisation and Lee has lots of practical advice to share on how to do this.
If (like myself and Lee) you find networking doesn't always come naturally to you then you'll really benefit from the tips Lee shares. Including:
If you'd like to get in touch with Lee directly then you can connect with him on LinkedIn here.
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