Honestly, I used to avoid networking like it was a chore until a manager in Austin said 'just be curious about people'.

Now I set a goal to have one genuine 15-minute chat a week, and it's led to three solid referrals this quarter. Anyone else shift from dreading networking to actually finding it useful?

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harris.drew23d ago

A podcast said curiosity is the best networking tool, and that really clicked for me.

jessel3523d ago

But what if being too curious just annoys people? @harris.drew, think about it. Asking a ton of questions can feel like an interview, not a real chat. If someone's just trying to relax at an event, your "curiosity" might come off as nosy or like you're grilling them for contacts. Sometimes just being a good listener or having a normal, low-pressure conversation builds a better connection than firing off questions.