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Mastering Business Networking
Schmidt List - Inspiring Leaders
English - July 02, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsManagement Business Technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
We're back with another exciting episode of the Schmidt List! This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Benji Borner, a dynamic leader in technology and networking. If you're curious about how to build and leverage your network authentically, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Episode Highlights:
🔹 Innovative Practice Development:
Benji shares his journey of building a new practice that takes a fresh approach to technology leadership, emphasizing interim fractional advisory and solving business problems.
🔹 Networking Insights:
Learn about Benji’s transition from an introverted tech leader to a networking maven. He delves into the importance of having a mentor, being curious, and showing up authentically in every conversation.
🔹 Overcoming Challenges:
Benji opens up about the hurdles he faced when he transitioned from a CIO role and how he utilized his network to navigate his career path effectively.
🔹 Practical Tips:
Discover actionable advice on how to initiate meaningful conversations, the value of curiosity, and even some creative ways Benji prepared for networking meetings (hint: it involves his kids!).
Memorable Quote:
“People want to help. They've accepted the meeting. Getting over that mental hurdle is crucial. Show up authentically and stay curious.”
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