Master Networking In 5 Minutes: A Guide to Valuable Connections

Networking can feel intimidating and, sometimes, even a bit uncomfortable. Picture this: You walk into an event, and it seems everyone already knows each other, chatting away like old pals. And there you spot a lone individual, so you gather the courage to approach him. But as soon as you do, he whips out his phone and starts typing away like there’s no tomorrow. You can’t help but feel awkward, so you decide to let him be. However, what if I told you there are better ways to “break the ice’’ with strangers? <blockquote> Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities — Michele Jennae. </blockquote> <h2>Unlocking the Potential in Every Interaction</h2> I remember this pipe-laying project in Mumbai years ago when I struggled to find a medic for our engineers and workers. We were getting ready to set sail in less than 48 hours without a medic — I was apprehensive that the whole project could be in jeopardy. So, I was standing in line at the Mumbai airport alongside my director, Robert Liu, just about to check-in. <a href="https://medium.com/@robinghosh852/master-networking-in-5-minutes-a-guide-to-valuable-connections-4bca95414c6a">Learn More</a>