Network Authenticity

Network Authenticity So you want to build your networkit is probably already there, you just dont realize it.   It just needs a bit of your attention. Reach out and nurture your contacts.   Show interest in them and learn what they are up to before you begin blabbing about yourself. Who should you consider part of your network?   There is the list of people you send Christmas cards to, your doctors, your hairdresser/barber, your mechanic, etc. Now, consider the 10 types of people mentioned in Tai Goodwins post from CAREEREALSIM:   Top 10 People You Must Have In Your Network Here are just some of the types of people to include and all have different purposes at different times of your life: The Connector The Realist The Coach In the olden, industrial age, it seemed that our professional and personal lives were very separate.   However, perhaps today, those rules dont apply as much. Why is it that we maintain a work persona and a play persona?   Why is it that we dont view our personal network as being helpful in our job search or careers?   Arent they one in the same?   Isnt it about people who know us, believe in us, and trust us? I get confused and concerned.   We are who we are, right?   What is it that is so private, that we wouldnt share with those who know us? What are we afraid of? In order to be likeable, we have to have something authentic for people to hang a hat on?   When we hold back, or come across guarded, have we put up a wall? Yes, there is such a thing as TMI, (Too Much Information). Believe me, Ive heard it and you have too.   But revealing a bit more about yourself personally doesnt mean disclosing private medial information, sharing what you had for breakfast or publishing your social security number or personal details.   It is about showing your passion or interest.   It is about daring to risk talking about something that might be of interest to others. This week, today, who will you reach out to?   Who will you re-connect with from your personal network and build a stronger relationship with?