The Connector Program has been around since 2009, with the National Connector Program launching in 2013. Over that time, we have helped 8 609 Connectees (newcomers, international graduates, local graduates, and sometimes locals too!), onboarded 4 135 Connectors (leaders in their communities – people in the habit of making introductions, and those that just seem to […]
In our last blog post we discussed the potential and positive reasons to make friends while networking. Today, we will give you some tools to make this happen. Ultimately, it comes down to three things: Mindset, Goals, Actions. Mindset It’s important to go into networking AND friend-making with the right mindset. This is going to […]
Our last few blog posts have focused on viewing networking in a different light. From understanding that your network is likely much bigger than you previously thought to considering how your networking outcomes might change with a new perspective. There are so many positives to meeting new people in your professional life. They can help […]
It may sound counterintuitive to say that helping others can be beneficial to your own goals and career. However, in many cases, that’s exactly what the Connector Program, and networking in general, allows you to do. As you progress through your career, you may reach out to others to ask for advice, information, or assistance. […]
The term Netgiving is popping up on LinkedIn, and other places. It comes from Tim Cork’s book “G3: The Gift of You, Leadership, and Netgiving.” So, what exactly is it? His definition is “connecting with others to help them succeed.” In other words, the idea that you are giving your time to your network […]
In our last blog we talked about strong, weak, and dormant ties, and what each kind of connection offers our professional network and career development. In this blog, we are taking those ties to the next level and asking who our friends-of-friends are. Everyone in your network has knowledge, ideas, and contacts that can help […]
