Management Tip of the Day: Always Say Yes to Networking

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile FEBRUARY 12, 2013 Always Say Yes to Networking The building blocks of a great network aren't purpose-driven meetings — they're casual encounters and agenda-less coffee catch-ups. As often as possible, say yes to invitations, even if it's not clear what you'll get out of them. You may know the person's occupation, industry, and job title — but you don't know what they may be an expert in, and you certainly don't know who they know. Of course you can't take every meeting nor should you enter long, unstructured conversations with everyone you meet. But regularly connecting without a reason or purpose — with people who seem to be doing interesting things — can have unexpected benefits. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Never Say No to Networking" by Kathryn Minshew. Read the full post and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT The Heart of Entrepreneurship Collection: Your Road to Success Special Collection Do you have what it takes to build a great business? In a world where you can no longer plan or predict your way to success, how can you achieve your most important goals? This specially priced 3-volume collection will help you survive and thrive in your entrepreneurial business venture. Save more than 40% off the individual component prices when you order this set. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS How to Handle Your Conflict-Averse Boss Get the Parental Leave You Want Avoid Technology Glitches at Your Next Presentation How to Respond to a Customer Revolt Don't Let Failure Ruin Your Dreams Divide Your Writing Project into Manageable Tasks Know If Your Candidate Is Serious About the Job Reach an Agreement by Seeing It Their Way Build Trust on Your Virtual Team Before You Write Anything, Know Your Readers All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's 10 Must Reads Boxed Set HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations HBR Guide to Better Business Writing HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2013 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)