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The Me-Suite Networking Guide: Practical Ways to Make Authentic Deposits and Withdrawals
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AreasIdeas for Making Authentic Deposits in Your NetworkIdeas for Making Authentic Withdrawals in Your Network
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In a nutshell: BE RELEVANTIn a nutshell: BE SPECIFIC
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Share an article or book with a note explaining why the person may find it valuable.Ask for recommendation on articles or books in your joint area of interest.
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Invite someone to participate in some research you may be conducting.Request to be included in research you hear someone is conducting in your area.
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Include someone in a gathering they are not regularly a part of to help them meet new people.
Request to be included in a gathering you're not regularly a part of to meet new people.
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Invite someone to a conference of interest.Ask for an invitation to a conference of interest. Request the funding to attend if necessary.
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Offer to review a resume of someone laid off.Seek help reviewing your resume and LinkedIn profile when laid off or feel at risk of layoffs.
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Share a job posting another person may be interested in.Tell people to look out for job postings for you in your areas of interest.
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Share a colleague's podcast interview or other recorded public appearance to help raise awareness.
Ask colleagues to share your podcast interview or recorded public appearance to help raise awareness.
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Post a review of someone on LinkedIn.Ask someone to write a review on LinkedIn.
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Post a review of someone's business on social media.Ask someone to post a review of your business on social media.
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Post a review of a colleague's book.Ask someone to submit a review of your book.
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Ask, "What are you being measured on, and how can I help you meet those metrics?"Ask for an introduction that would help you achieve your goals.
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Create an executive summary for someone to make their job easier.Ask for the executive summary of a situation to make your job easier.
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Offer to help if you have extra bandwidthAsk if someone has extra bandwidth to help.
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Connection
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In a nutshell: ENGAGEIn a nutshell: ENGAGE
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Practice "Think you. Tell you." If someone truly popped in your head, let them know you were thinking about them.
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Introduce two people who would benefit from knowing each other.Introduce two people who would benefit from knowing each other.
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Send a proper, handwritten thank you note.
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Invite someone to an event that aligns with their values/interests.
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Go to the person directly with negative feedback (rather than posting online for all to see).Request feedback.
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Invite someone to give you feedback because you value their perspective.
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Share photos of mutual interest--for example, maybe you both love cars, or beaches, or soccer.
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Contribute to someone's not-for-profit fundraiser in any way you can.Ask for support of the not-for-profit you care about.
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Share feedback a person needs to hear to meet their goals.
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Send a pep-talk message before someone's first day, big interview, big presentation.Let others know when you'll need a pep-talk before your first day, big interview, big presentation.
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If you hear something nice about someone one from someone else, share with them the good words you heard.
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When a song comes on that reminds you of someone, let them know.
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Share a recipe, a travel itinerary, a restaurant recommendation.
Ask for recommendations based on shared interests. For example, a recipe, a travel itinerary, a restaurant.
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Follow-up 3, 6, 9, months later to let someone know how much their help has helped you.End your request with, "Thank you. Is there anything I can do to help you?"
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Check in with someone who is on leave of absence.
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Take someone to lunch.
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Be a great listener. You don't have to always solve problems.Ask someone if you can just vent for a moment.
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Moments that Matter
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In a nutshell: SHOW UPIn a nutshell: LET OTHERS HELP
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Celebrate promotion announcements on LinkedIn.
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Congratulate someone on their career move.
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Share a private message of condolence/ support when someone is facing a hardship.Request help when facing a hardship.
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Submit an employee referral for someone applying at your company.Ask someone to serve as an employee referral when applying to a company.
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Celebrate the successes of others' children.
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Post a comment when someone wins an award you know they deserved.Ask someone to help you share good news that you may feel awkward sharing about yourself.
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Host a family for dinner who just moved to your city/your country for work.
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Check in on a collague/friend who has family in the area of an earthquake, a hurricane, a violent protest.
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Go to the wedding.
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Send a promotion or graduation gift.
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Offer to be a sponsor of someone's promotion.Ask someone to be your promotion sponsor.
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Share a vulnerable story that makes you more approachable and human.
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