In these economic times, it appears that tightening your belt is in order. However, it is probably more important now more than ever to get yourself out there and socialize and get to know people. Get involved. When times turn around, and they always do, and opportunities start pushing through like crocus after a long winter to signal spring, you are going to want to be positioned and visible.
First, be open to all possibilities. Accept every invitation you get and angle for invitations you’re not presently getting. I recently received an email for a Dale Carnegie training class for FREE. I requested an invitation to a Sunday wine & cheese professional gathering. Do you thinking I’m going? YES! I’m getting to know my local community professionals and getting training from a highly known training organization all for FREE.
- Make it a habit to say “Yes” to invitations.
- Accept all invitations with pleasure.
- Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone.
- Find events that attract people you would like to get to know.
- Read the free weeklies that publish their calendars. In Sacramento, California, we have the SacBee, the local newspaper; the News & Review, a weekly free publication in locations all over town; and the Sacramento Magazine.
- Read the journals in your industry.
- Your local Chamber of Commerce has events you can attend AND you don’t have to be a member to attend these AND they are FREE.
- Get involved in professional and/or social clubs.
- Surf the net for local events.
If you are committed to your career, it’s time you start keeping a social calendar.
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Absolutely! Success is about people. Be can’t do it without them. Would we even want to? It’s about meeting and connecting with amazing and talented people.
Thank you.
Layne