I would say that about 90 percent of the clients I work with say they “hate networking” or don’t know how to network. Networking is particularly anxiety provoking for people who identify as introverts.
Even people who spend a lot of time in the public eye or are public speakers can be introverts. In “4 Networking Tips for Introverts,” a recent post on entrepreneur.com, Carol begins:
“I have a bold personality and play myself on television, so many people find it hard to believe I am truly an introvert. I would much prefer to stay home by myself than to socialize. In fact, my biggest nightmare is a huge convention setting.
I find that the whole concept of establishing any relationship with total strangers and converting them into treasured resources can be overwhelming. But, I am also a public speaker and I know how important a strong network is for an entrepreneur, so networking has to be part of the business plan.
So, what do you do when you would rather hide in a corner than make small talk?
With a clear understanding of what networking is really all about, anyone — from the life of the party to the shyest wallflower — can develop a great business network.
Here are four of my best tips introverts can use to develop the valuable business relationships that they need.”
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