#100 - Networking Expert Series - Larry Gioia

#100 - Networking Expert Series - Larry Gioia The Career Insider Podcast Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSThe CareerMetis Podcast hits Episode 100!Our host Nissar Ahamed is honoured and thrilled to welcome backLarry Gioia to the Podcast for an impressive discussion about networking.evalLarry Gioia also joined us for Ep#71 where he talked about his day-to-day life as an IT Solutions Architect.This interview is part of the “Networking Expert Series“.Episode Summaryeval1.Nissar kicks things off by asking Larry about personality, and how that impacts a person’s ability to network. Larry is more than happy to address the misconceptions around introverts and extroverts.2.He tells us about his experiences with networking, and how he feels it differs from connecting, which is much deeper and more fulfilling.3. Traditional networking is aboutWho you Know.However, connecting is “Who you know, who knows who you need to know”.4.Larry shares a concept about connection â€"ABCD â€"Always Be Connecting the Dots.He describes how he found it, and how it works.Sourceeval5.Always a fan of sharing deeper knowledge, He goes on to describe the Rule of 76.Larry also introduces to us the Connector’s Blueprint,and how you can benefit from it. The elements of the Connector’s Blueprint are:Column 1 â€" List of 5-10 names of people you would like to meetColumn 2 â€" List the people whom you feel most comfortable narrating “It’s not about who you know, it’s about who you know who knows who you need to know”“You’re connecting people for their why and their purpose, and no just because you know them”Links ResourcesTo learn more about Larry Gioia, you can visit his Facebook Group â€" Connection University. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.Intro Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" Siren KickbackEnding Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" No Need to Rush