Networking And Connecting


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I do believe this is your most important tool you have in your tool box for getting anywhere in life. Everything you do is on show to others and meetings with new people are more important than you might think. One never knows who, what, where and how if any of these acquaintances will play a major role in your life.

Your personality is your biggest selling card you have and if people like you those types of people tend to have a head start in life. People are attracted to a smile and someone who is confident as it puts them at ease if they are feeling a bit out of place.

I learned a valuable lesson the one night at a work function many years ago when my promotional team had a barbeque and drinks event at our corporate hotel/training facility. Yes we were that big we had all these types of venues including television studios for training purposes. That night we weren't on our own and there were a couple of faces I had never seen before.

The one chap was sitting on his own away from everyone so I thought I had better keep him company to try and include him somehow. That night we chatted for hours and eventually some others joined us but they took their time. It turned out that this guy unknown to anyone was the new CEO of the company taking up his position at the end of that month. He was staying at the complex before moving permanently and had been invited as a guest to join in. He thanked me many months afterwards making him feel comfortable by promoting me into a new role he had made. I along with 2 others were the only ones on a fast track route which was leaked to me months later.

I have spoken about the friend of mine who I met on a plane trip and has become a crucial cog in my business plans as he knows everyone in my field. It is not as though you are hunting these meet ups as they just happen when you put yourself out there. I have always liked meeting new people as you get other ideas and different perspectives on life in general. Not every person you meet is your type but a percentage are and you get on with them.

Last night I was not expecting anything ,but hey stuff happens and it kind of threw me. @cryptoknight12 replied and we later chatted on discord and it looks like we can help each other in the real world outside of the block chain. On Hive and Leo we have a bond that is strange to explain, but there is a bond as many of us think the same way. I have never met him, but just know that there is some trust already as our fields can crossover seeing where we can help each other. This I believe will be the first of many crossovers as others will find the same thing as the community grows.

I think those that take this place seriously enough and put themselves out there will find true connections in whatever form that is. I know I have a core group I trust and have never met them and know at some point we will have a real meet up.

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HIVE!

I've been trying to mix LinkedIn and HIVE/Steem for years.
Ultimately, I believe Leo will build a more LinkedIn experience and that these types of stories won't be so Rare.
Highest Regards!

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I think that is something we definitely need on here. Who knows how we can help each other if we don't know what we all do. I wish someone would take this up and do something as this just shows from what happened last night.

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Truth be networking is a great way to meet people which you two could provide value for each other.

The major importance of networking goes beyond the reward one could get in cash but a long life bond to be formed.

I will try to network more..and besides what is your company into

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I think you will be surprised who is on here as we have all walks of life and everyone knows someone. We manufacture packaging material and our main focus is stretch film or pallet wrap.

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It's really nice. I think Nigeria is one country you should consider when thinking of expanding. Cheaper labour cost with cheap cost of raw materials

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Nigeria has the same problem as South Africa and that is too much corruption. Not likely to ever happen as I couldn't deal with another plant in a corrupt place.

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I think corruption is everywhere and I think not thinking about laying a plant-based on how corrupt the nation is could be a wrong move.

On the business aspect, I think it will be a great move. But the choice is yours to make

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You're like a magnet, always finding the appropriate people. Well, if you can help each other, I'm happy as that's a win-win.

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Maybe not a magnet, but I tend to put myself out there and things happen. lets hope it is a win win as I enjoy helping others if I can.

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I know I have a core group I trust and have never met them and know at some point we will have a real meet up.

We are going to meet someday and make a toast to our Steemit and then Hive journey. Its been fun so far, I hope we earn as much crypto as we can earn trust!

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That is a definite and hope it is soonish as well. I find it great that some of us have connected and have a bond.

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Nuggets of help are everywhere. You are right, need to put yourself out there.

We can come upon assistance in a blog post, in a conversation, or simply by commenting.

The key is to keep active and expanding ourselves. Networking can come in many ways in the digital world.

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Yes it can come in many ways and is remarkable when it happens. First time on here for me anyways and hope for plenty more.

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Thanks for the mention @cryptoandcoffee. Hive / Leo most certainly establishes a bond and it was great connecting with you. Look forward to opportunities we can identify!

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approaching people is a quality that not many people have. It is clear that you have a predisposition and this unknowingly allows you to form good relationships that in some way can turn to your advantage or not.

It is really a great gift to make people you meet feel at ease, although I think it depends a lot on the first impact with the person in front of you.

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Very true and think it was the way I was raised. Parents always taught me to entertain visitors or guests if they weren't around. I feel nothing just talking to anyone and it breaks the ice. Normally you can judge by body language if the person is comfortable or not. First impressions do count and more so in business.

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wow the CEO? how amazing was this? and how much he got impressed by you when nobody paid attention to him!

I totally, agree with you about networking though. Out of nowhere you may find a job, customers and generally speaking opportunities

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