26/10/2019
Tips To Build Your Support Network
Apart from hard work, right daily habits and discipline, there’s one more thing that is important to get ahead in business - Networking.
Do understand that building connections and relationship doesn’t happen overnight. It is an investment of time. If networking is the skill you want to get better at, here are the things you need to do:
➡️ Focus On How You Can Help Others
Connecting with people will not happen on its own. You need to spend time, effort and sometimes money. Life is not based on “quid-pro-quo” (a favour granted in return of something) relationships. If you get anything in return, it’s the byproduct of the value you created first.
➡️ Get Close In-Person
Electronic communications are indeed a way to connect with people. But then again, real relationships are developed on phone calls, video chat and in-person meetings. This does not happen overnight, it’s an investment of time.
➡️ Make People Feel Important
Making feel important is a big part of relationship building. Practice basic courtesies like; showing up on time, do what they say and saying please and thank you. No matter how intelligent or talented you are, if you don’t do these things, you will not be observed as respectful, dependable, or appreciative.
➡️ Be Fun and Memorable
Don’t take yourself too seriously and don’t be too formal. If you can’t laugh at a joke when in a group, why anybody wants to hang out with you?