If you are someone who needs to establish professional and business contacts, and just like me, you think you are too introverted to build new networks, here are some essential tips.
"In the business world everyone gets paid in two currencies: money and experience. Grab the experience first, the money will come later."
Be authentic, do not torture yourself by not having an extroverted personality. It is important to learn from an extrovert, but to expect that you will behave as one is unnecessary. Be yourself!
Change your approach or scenario. Choose places where you can meet people in informal situations, such as a game, a race, a cup of coffee or tea, even small gatherings. The relationships you will have, will be more meaningful.
Focus on notoriety. Our brains are programmed to respond more effectively to new situations, so use the novelty to create memorable experiences. Make dinner, schedule something related to the arts, walk in groups. Be remarkable in one of these activities!
Take one step at a time when you come across a new person.
Invest in the winning effect. This effect makes the body receive testosterone shock, increase confidence for future challenges, and puts you at an advantage.
Tell yourself the right things, positive things, have self-confidence. When you redirect feelings, you can change your performance in a situation of this nature.
Ask for a presentation or warm introduction to a person. At a big event, for example, set a good number of people to meet. With one or more people you just met, try to join that person's group and relate to that group in your own way, as said above.
If all else fails, do not despair. Remember outsourcing. There are several companies and professionals specialized in networking. It will not be impossible to build, throughout the life, a community full of friends, influencers and mentors. Try the best method and feel more comfortable to establish relationships!
Great article. I network a lot and meet a lot of people. Often it is the more introverted that make the best networkers as they have to "work harder" and be more strategic about their networking. By being more strategic and focussed they get more results.
They're also more likely to focus on deeper relationships and these can be valuable for networking too.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, a lot of work hard and strategy in these times. Networking can be estabilished also there in Steemit, by knowing people and their works and activities, and so interacting constantly.
Looking your profile, this Networking Kit is very interesting, congratulations!