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    Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count
    Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count
    Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count
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    Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count

    Written by Karen Wickre

    Narrated by Karen Wickre

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    “For introverts who panic at the idea of networking, Wickre’s book is a deep, calming breath.” —Sophia Dembling, author of The Introvert’s Way

    Former Google executive, editorial director of Twitter, self-described introvert, and “the best-connected Silicon Valley figure you’ve never heard of” (Walt Mossberg, Wall Street Journal), offers networking advice for anyone who has ever canceled a coffee date due to social anxiety. Learn to nurture a vibrant circle of reliable contacts without leaving your comfort zone.

    Networking has garnered a reputation as a sort of necessary evil. Some people relish the opportunity to boldly work the room, introduce themselves to strangers, and find common career ground—but for many others, the experience is awkward, or even terrifying.

    The common networking advice for introverts are variations on the theme of overcoming or “fixing” their quiet tendencies. But Karen Wickre is a self-described introvert who has worked in Silicon Valley for thirty years. She shows you how to embrace your quiet nature and “make genuine connections that last, that we can nurture across the world for all kinds of purposes” (Chris Anderson, head of TED).

    Karen’s “embrace your quiet side” approach is for anyone who finds themselves shying away from traditional networking activities, or for those who would rather be curled up with a good book on a Friday night than out at a party. With compelling arguments and creative strategies, this “practical, easy-to-use” (Sree Sreenivasan, former chief digital officer of Columbia University) book is a perfect guide.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateNov 27, 2018
    ISBN9781508278399
    Author

    Karen Wickre

    Silicon Valley veteran Karen Wickre is the former Editorial Director at Twitter, where she landed after a decade-long career at Google. An advisor to startups and a lifelong information seeker, she is a member of the Board of Visitors for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, and serves on the boards of the International Center for Journalists, the News Literacy Project, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. She has been a featured columnist for Wired.com and is a cofounder of Newsgeist, an annual conference fostering new approaches to news and information. She is the author of Taking the Work Out of Networking and lives in San Francisco.

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    • 5/5
      I particularly liked the emphasis on building relationships versus "networking". Offers very practical steps on how to grow your network, useful for people across all walks of life

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Take the Work out of Networking? Although this book contains some helpful information about networking and facilitating professional communication, it sounds like a lot of work! This may be a realistic description of the networking process but it does not live up to the title of the book. I am thankful that Karen Wickre took the time to describe this process for introverts. She is a good writer and has been very successful but I felt exhausted by the networking recommendations. In fact, I think I may have had a mild panic attack... (collect cards, go for coffee, send emails, develop a professional profile on twitter/linked in, buy thank you gifts)

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      A great beginner book for networking, great tips and how to. Clear and thorough. I enjoyed her extent knowledge and practical apppication to her advice.
    • 5/5
      A very practical book... losts of resources/examples to apply/ learn from. Though I am not an introvert, but found it useful for networking.
    • 3/5
      I didn't like it that much, mostly because I read Reid Hoffman book, the startup of you. Also there is many details about how to use social media which is worthless to me.
      Some nice ideas, just didn't worth the time.
    • 3/5
      Good reminder and tips and tricks to keep your network fresh and useful aligned to whatever situation you may happen to be at that point in your life.