Make Informal Connections Beyond Business
For a long time, I viewed networking as a stilted business exercise done at specially coordinated events and during backroom discussions, but the genuinely most helpful and rewarding connections I have made within the technology leadership community have all been made in informal settings or during downtime on projects.
When working with someone new, take a second to grab a cup of coffee with them or make time during a virtual meeting to get to know them better as a person. I think sometimes people forget the humans behind all the business and technology discussions.
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