In this episode, Jen Garrett delves into the importance of authentic networking. Jen highlights her journey of making bold moves in male-dominated industries and the critical role of networking in her success. She points out common mistakes people make, such as having a transactional mindset and failing to build genuine relationships. Jen offers practical advice on creating meaningful connections, emphasizing trust, value, and human connection over mere transactional exchanges. She shares personal anecdotes to illustrate her points and recommends resources like her Move the Ball Mastering Strategic Networking digital workbook to help listeners improve their networking skills to build out a powerful and influential network. 

Episode Highlights:

02:30 The Importance of Genuine Networking

03:38 Common Networking Mistakes

05:13 Building Meaningful Connections

09:17 Human Side of Networking

12:11 Networking Resources and Tools

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