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Networking part II: Create our own meetings

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As introverts the best strategy for networking is to do it in a way that honors our style.  Instead of attending a lot of large networking events – create your own networking lunches, coffees and other one-on-one meetings.  This allows you to have  intimate conversation and connection that is energizing and rewarding for you. Plus you get to choose with whom you meet rather than relying on who shows up at a larger networking event.  It is your choice!  Who doesn’t love choice?

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Make it intimate: The key to surviving networking (and other large) events

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Introverts love people as much as extroverts yet we are easily over stimulated in large groups and by the quick-moving-bantering-style of communication that often characterizes networking events and much of today’s conversations.  Instead we thrive in one-on-one and small group conversations.  Therefore the best strategy for introverts is to turn each networking or other large event into an intimate conversation.  Find someone you are drawn to and then rely on your introverted strength of creating meaningful intimate conversation with this one person.  Your good listening and ability to take the conversation deeper may lead to a connection you will enjoy and benefit from for years to come.  

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