This week’s topic…

SOCIABLE - meaning "willing to talk and engage in activities with people".

We'll look at intentional ways to build and expand your professional network.

Leverage this week's lessons to go from:

ISOLATIONIST TENDENCIES to CONNECTION CULTIVATION
Before: "I'll just focus on my work; networking is a waste of time."
After: "I'll actively seek opportunities to connect with colleagues and industry professionals."

TRANSACTIONAL INTERACTIONS to RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Before: "I'll only talk to people when I need something."
After: "I'll focus on building genuine relationships, even without an immediate agenda."

FEAR OF APPROACH to CONFIDENT ENGAGEMENT
Before: "I'm too shy to introduce myself to new people."
After: "I'll practice my introduction and approach new people with confidence."

PASSIVE PARTICIPATION to ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT
Before: "I'll just attend events; I don't need to talk to anyone."
After: "I'll actively participate in conversations and seek out opportunities to connect at events."

LIMITED PERSPECTIVE to DIVERSE EXPOSURE
Before: "I only talk to people in my department."
After: "I'll intentionally seek out connections with people from different departments and industries."

MAINTAINING STATUS QUO to PROACTIVE EXPANSION
Before: "My network is fine as it is."
After: "I'll continuously look for ways to expand my network and build new relationships."