Most of us have benefited from networking and we probably didn't even know it. How many times when moving to a new community have you asked others where to bank, get a haircut or to find the right doctor? Networking happens every day in our lives when we make referrals to others that benefit someone else. I can't even count how many times my network of friends and colleagues have benefitted me throughout life.
Because of that I feel an obligation to help others by connecting them to individuals who can assist them through the highway of life! Just this week I connected an old high school friend that I haven't seen in 26 years to a friend of mine here in Iowa because I found they both have a passion for baseball. Within a few days of them talking on the phone they both have already assisted a young man in fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball, all in a matter of days.
A young woman who I only met a few weeks ago is now connected to two colleagues of mine at the University of Oregon so they can assist her in securing an interview for a position. I haven't seen or talked to these colleagues in 5 years and only met this young woman two weeks ago. All it takes is one connection to change your life!
I try to help others by using my network because so many others have used their networks to help me at various times. So the next time you meet someone think about how you might be able to help them connect with a member of your network for a mutual beneficial outcome for everyone!
Pay it for through your network!
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