Note: This blog post has a soundtrack, go to the bottom and hit play on the video.
I’ve happily hosted about four over the past few years, what an amazing way to meet a diverse set of future world-changers! Several of us keep in touch and one great student asked me to come speak to at a gathering of young scientists about “the science of networking” recently.
Speaking at Science expo on this topic really reminded me about a topic I feel passionately about – the power of thinkers.
You’ve no doubt heard me ranting last year about one of the most globally recognized business books on introverts. I’ve even created a resource page for the many lawyers, scientists, writers who don’t know about Susan Cain’s powerful work.
Inside most people who don’t think they can network is a ton of value, waiting to get out. Enter the science of networking – building the technical skills to communicate what you are passionate about. Nothing more.
No selling, bragging, shouting – none of that extrovert stuff.
Here are just some of the books I recommend to build those skills.
In 2013 Mark Bowden, one of my favourite authors has a great book coming out, here is a great video from him on of the most critical skills in network – Listening!
Release your inner networking ninja!
In the meantime, enjoy this great song that I think should be the soundtrack to great networking,
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