2 tips to help others network

Ben Stapley July 15, 2022

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I gave you nine tips on how to help yourself network. Now let me give you two tips on how to help others network.

1. Pay it forward.

If you've asked to learn from others then you need to do the same for others. You might not be at the point in your career where others are approaching you. Don't let this stop you.

Reach out and give back. One way is to identify someone outside of your organization and pour into them. It might come off a little insulting and prideful to approach someone with "I think you need help, and I think I'm the person best equipped to give it."

Another way to give back is to join a professional group on Facebook and LinkedIn and then start dispensing wisdom like your Pez machine.

2. Enhance someone else's networking skills.

Author of Hero Maker, Warren Bird, once explained that he never goes anywhere alone. Whenever he speaks at conferences or consults with organizations he always invites someone to join him.

He brings someone along to learn from the experience, connect with others and enhance their networking skills. Warren is my hero. He doesn't just worry about advancing himself, he actively looks to advance others by living out the title of his book.

There will always be someone less experienced than you. Figure out who that is and how to help them along.

Networking is a valuable tool for continual professional development. When done poorly, it comes off as self-centered. When done well, it adds value to yourself and the person you are networking with.

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For over twenty years Ben has created & captured moving and memorable moments for individuals, non-profits & corporations across the globe. He has served on the executive team of multiple megachurches and currently serves as the Executive Pastor at Zarephath Christian Church in New Jersey. Ben also consults for churches, teaches at universities and speaks at conferences about leadership, communication and creativity. For more information visit www.benstapley.com. Learn More »

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