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How I Filter Out Networking Fluff (and Found One of My Favorite People)

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Lead Well. Work Simply. Scale Smart.

I have a secret... On my CliftonStrengths, Consistency ranks 32 out of 34. *Gasp.*

Most people assume I’m a super type-A person...but if I’m being totally honest, I frequently forget my kids’ water bottles on hot days, I secretly love a last-minute productive procrastination sprint, and I definitely don’t always have my sh*t together.

What I do try to keep together are systems and structures that let me bounce between “let’s see what happens” free spirit and “let’s grind and get it done” mode. My structure cannot only support hustle-mode, because I’m not in that state every day. And I’d bet you’re not either.

One of the biggest sanity-saving systems I’ve built? Reinventing how I network.

I do not have the time, energy, or patience to entertain every coffee chat with someone who might one day possibly refer me to a lead in a galaxy far, far away. Yes, we’re in a relationship-driven business world. But I’m not going to spend my days smiling and goofing around with people who bring no value. And I wouldn’t expect them to do that for me, either.

So in this week's quickcast (scroll down!), I’m breaking down how to stay fun, collaborative, and generous without letting your calendar become a networking free-for-all.

Going Live With Megan Shapiro Tomorrow

Megan is a Construction Contract Coach and Strategic Communication Partner - and one of my favorite humans I’ve met through this wild world of LinkedIn. What started as a casual Zoom coffee chat nearly a year ago has turned into the kind of relationship that’s gone from “let’s brainstorm business ideas” to “oh sh*t, are you okay this week?”

She matches my energy (and then some), shows up big for her people, and inspires me constantly. Can’t wait for you to hear our conversation.
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Join us live on LinkedIn, Wednesday 9am PST/12pm EST!

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Catch The Quickcast: My Networking Rules For Coffee Chats That Actually Have An ROI

Being the boss everyone likes ends up feeling pretty crappy — accountability slides, trust disappears, and both you and your team wind up frustrated. I’ve not only seen it play out in my clients’ teams, I’ve been there myself. So what do you do instead when you want a fun, positive team culture and people who actually get sh*t done?

Watch The Quickcast On Youtube Video:

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​Read The Blog Version​

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Rooting for your sanity and your success, always,

Sam, Your No-Fluff Guide To Making Business Simple

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