Check out last week’s newsletter: Taking a Break

ADDING VALUE THROUGH NETWORKING

A couple weeks ago, I had the honor of speaking at NSBE Professional Development Conference in Washington D.C. It was an incredible experience and had the opportunity to speak to an overflowing room for my workshop and had lots of great feedback and comments about my session!

As great as that was, what was more valuable to me was the people I had the chance to connect with and talk with after the session and throughout the conference. They had specific questions about leadership and how they could approach it in their place of work and in life, and I was able to share my insights and ways to keep improving.

As well, I also got to connect with several people doing incredible things, and will some of them on the show as their time allows.

This happened because I was intentional with my networking and looking for ways to add value to others and also allowed them to add value to me by simply sharing what I’m passionate about and how I can help them.

Networking is a 2-way street and if you’re only looking to get something out of it and not give anything in return, you’re doing it wrong.

I talk about this and more in the new episode of the podcast.

See the links below to stream or watch on YouTube!

STREAM NEW EPISODE

MORE DETAILS ABOUT EPISODE

In this episode, Paul Faronbi aka IncrediPaul discusses the importance of networking and building genuine connections with people. He emphasizes the need to focus on others and add value to them, rather than solely focusing on oneself. Paul shares tips on how to network effectively, including asking questions, finding common ground, and actively listening. He also highlights the significance of body language and tone in communication. Paul concludes by emphasizing the continuous journey of learning and growth.

CONTENT CREATION HELP

Have you thought about starting your own podcast or creating content? Not sure where to begin? A lot of times we just need the tools to succeed. Check out the tools I use all the time to be successful in podcasting and content creation.

VIRTUAL PODCAST RECORDING: Whether you’re recording audio or video, this a great tool for higher quality than recording on zoom and there’s a free version to start!

PODCAST CLIP CREATION: This is a game changer simply copy the link from YouTube or Google Drive and now you have viral potential clips and it gives you a score as well.

MICROPHONE: You need a good sound for your content creation.

WEBCAM: Great webcam for good quality videos without breaking the bank with an expensive camera.

^{_{Disclaimer that I’m an affiliate for the above services, but I use them all the time and they’ve been a huge help! Any questions, let me know!}}

TAKEAWAYS

• Networking is about building genuine connections with people, not just focusing on oneself.

• Adding value to others is key in networking.

• Finding common ground and being curious about others' interests and experiences can help in networking.

• Active listening, body language, and tone are important aspects of effective communication.

• Continuous improvement and learning are essential for personal and professional growth.

COACHING

Are you tired of feeling stuck? Has everything you tried failed? Or maybe you feel like you’ve hit a ceiling in your leadership or career? Reach out to me for coaching help. incredipaul.org/coaching. Let’s make 2024 your best year yet!

LEADERSHIP QUOTE

New episodes come out every Monday at 6am CT. Check out this episode by going to incredipaul.org/podcast or stream on the following platforms: YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon and More.

MERCH

Show the world you’re all about being the most incredible version of yourself by shopping at the IncrediPaul Shop! The shop offers many things including shirts, hats, sweatshirts, stickers and so much more!

If you enjoy getting newsletter use the link below to share it!

Reply back to this email and let me know if you have any key takeaways from this episode or past episodes or if there’s a particular topic or person you’d like to see on a future show!

I know newsletters aren’t for everyone or maybe this isn’t what you thought. You won’t hurt my feelings if you unsubscribe using the button below.

IncrediPaul