You have a network.
But your network is not about you.
It’s about them.
You must give before you receive.
So how can you strengthen your network?
Understand the needs of the network.
Provide benefit and deliver value.
Be accessible and approachable.
Connect and introduce others.
Follow up and stay in touch.
Get active and be proactive.
Provide referrals.
Share opportunities.
Reciprocate.
Be genuine and sincere.
Sure, you will need to call on the network.
But you will only get out what you put in.
“It’s not called net-sitting or net-eating. It’s called networking. You have to work at it.” – Ivan Misner