The second element of Acceptance is Awareness. We all have strengths. We all have weaknesses. We all preferences, tendencies, accents, and quirks. Being aware of these can be important when it comes to networking beause it can make a difference in how we communicate and connect with others.
To be aware means to pay attention to whether or not we are being heard. Whether or not our message is getting through. Am I speaking too softly for the environment? Am I an introvert and need to prepare for events differently? Am I focused or distracted from the events of the day? Do I have an accent or vernacular that is difficult for another person to understand? Any or all of this or more could make the difference.
This is all a part of the Authentic Networking System. Learn more about Authentic Networking at the Professional Networking Workshop on Nov 6th. If you are attending a networking event in the next week, these workshops provide networking practice, information, and resources. Learn and reinforce concepts, ideas, and processes that make networking more comfortable and effective. Workshop Info
If you missed earlier posts, or just want to see the entire Authentic Networking System all laid out, start to finish, download the printable PDF HERE.
