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Session 16: Networking and Building Relationships - Expanding Your Circle of Influence
Welcome back! You’ve worked on your team, delegation, diversity, accountability, and culture. Now it’s time to step outside your company and look at the power of connections. Networking isn’t just about collecting business cards - it’s about building genuine relationships that open doors, create opportunities, and expand your reach.
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Why Networking Matters
The saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” may sound cliché, but it’s rooted in truth. Strong networks give you access to knowledge, mentorship, funding, and new customers. Building relationships is one of the fastest ways to accelerate growth, because every connection can connect you to a hundred more.
A Real-World Picture
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, calls himself a “networked entrepreneur.” He credits much of his success to building strong relationships early and nurturing them over time. His network not only helped launch LinkedIn, but also played a role in supporting dozens of other ventures he invested in.
Humor Break
Networking is like Wi-Fi. The stronger your connection, the faster things move.
Action Step for You
This week, reach out to one person you haven’t connected with in a while. Don’t ask for anything - simply check in, thank them, or offer help. Relationships grow when they’re nurtured without an agenda.
Closing
Networking is about people, not transactions. Build relationships with care, and opportunities will follow. Next, we’ll explore Building and Nurturing Partnerships - because some of the biggest wins in business come through collaboration.
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