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152 Connecting with Heart-First Networking with Ricky Steele

Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand

Release Date: 12/10/2024

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What do you think of when you hear the word "networking?" Whether you like it, love it, or see it as a necessary part of a professional career, there's a way you can be successful at it, and grow your business too. 

Join Lisa McGuire for a conversation with Ricky Steele. He's a networking virtuoso, the author of The Heart of Networking, and a passionate advocate for the ABC's of networking, Always Be Caring.  Ricky peels back the curtain to share his decades of experience redefining networking as a meaningful act of relationship-building and serving leadership. 

His philosophy, infused with kindness, empathy, and care, demonstrates how networking can enrich lives and communities. There's never been a better time to demonstrate the cornerstones of effective networking (authenticity, empathy, and kindness).

Ricky shares heartfelt anecdotes, practical tips, and timeless wisdom to help listeners transform their approach to networking. Whether you’re an introvert unsure where to start or a seasoned professional looking to deepen your relationships, this conversation will inspire you to lead with generosity and connect with purpose.

Key Takeaways Include: 

  • Networking is building relationships, not transactions. Meaningful relationships win out over business card collections. 
  • Preparation matters. The "work" in networking begins before attending a networking event. 
  • Lead with generosity can range from offering help, sharing knowledge or a kind gesture to pave the way for powerful connections.
  • Digital spaces need human connection, too. Sincerity and care should always be at the forefront.  

CONNECT WITH RICKY

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickysteele/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricky.steele

Twitter/X: https://x.com/rickysteele

 

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