Build Your Network Relationships


One of the most valuable skills for anybody, at any stage of life, working in just about any field is networking. Through this skill we have a wider reach to serve and to be served. With a strong network you can find a job, receive recommendations and be recommended, give advice, or just make someone’s day.


Many of us build networks through transactional means such as LinkedIn or collecting business cards.   Build networks by building relationships. These networks will give you better support and be there when you need them most.


Birthdays and Birthday Lunches: great way to stay connected showing you care and setting you apart from other.


Notes- thank you, congrats or appreciation: take the time to make the relationship personal with a short, handwritten note.


Christmas Cards: great way to stay in contact with people away from where you live.


Professional Organizations: connects you to professional peers and opens lines of communications you may not otherwise have.


Community Involvement: by giving this passion-based service you show your true character and that you care.


Be Friendly and Gracious to Everyone: get past first looks and talk with everyone, be nice to everyone, you want your family to have a good name.


Have Charity: charity is better than 1,000 names on LinkedIn or Facebook, help everyone know they have something to offer.


Connect: be perspicacious, or aware of the world around you, lots of opportunities come in unexpected ways.


Be Bold: it is good to say what your heart says rather than what you think others expect you to say.


Focus on Relationships and the Natural Consequence will be a Strong Network.