The Essence of Networking in Leadership - a Conversation with Charlie Lawson

Episode 34 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast is a must for anyone who either wants to improve their networking capability, doesn't like to network but realises that it can be good for business, or simply wants to listen to someone who is passionate about their purpose in life.

Today I bring you an exceptionally practical and often funny conversation with Charlie Lawson, a networking and promotion expert with a twist.

This podcast is not just for leaders, it’s for everyone in business. We redefine and reframe networking, ditching its negative stereotype and Charlie then fires nugget after nugget of practical tips for anyone wanting to build meaningful business relationships.

Here are some highlights from our conversation

• A definition of networking that busts the stereotypical view
• How networking is like a fishing net!
• Why networking is still relevant to leaders in corporate business
• Expanding the scope of networking
• My favourite opening question when networking and Charlie’s support story and outcome
• The power of facilitating introductions
• Charlie reveals the truth about networking for him
• The role of introversion and extraversion when it comes to networking
• One of Charlie’s first speaking experiences
• Practical tips for those for whom networking isn’t their favourite pastime!
• How the world of networking has changed post the pandemic era
• Practical tips and a process for the forgotten gem of networking – the follow up
• How to find out how good a networker you are

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Charlie’s website 

You can connect with Charlie here 

How good a networker are you? Link to the questionnaire 

Is networking just schmoozing? Charlie's vlog

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