A New Take on Networking

My personality tends to be a bit introverted so as a business person the idea of “networking” used to make me cringe.

Then a friend of mine, Teri the ReikLadi, offered this definition of networking that completely changed my perception. Teri says:

Networking is lovingly weaving a net
which holds support for each other.

Isn’t that an awesome quote! Now instead of “working a room” or “making contacts” I can meet new friends and make connections that are nurturing and supportive.

And with this new definition business transforms from being “something I do in order to provide money so I can do the stuff I’d rather be doing,” to a way to  develop a community, sharing love and support while at the same time providing financial support for me and my family

So how’s your “net of support” looking these days?  Is it strong and wide, inviting people in and building a community or is it small and shredded or torn, desperately trying to hold onto what few minnows find their way in?

Try this new definition on for size and let me know how you like it.

Have a great weekend!

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