but what about me?
Episode #14
How To Enter An Exclusive "Good 'Ol Boys" Network
(When It’s Critical To Your Career Success)
In this episode we speak with Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, and Business Consultant, Justin Jones-Fosu about how to enter a “Good ‘Ol Boys” network when it’s critical for career success. Justin walks you through how to shift your mindset, perspective, and approach to networking. He sheds light on why knowing your why matters as you navigate the “Good ‘Ol Boys” network. Justin shares with you the different types of social styles. He even tells you how to fully engage with others through authentic listening. For more information about Justin visit www.justininspires.com.
“The best thing you can ever do when networking is to listen.”
Episode Highlights:
[05:08] Living Multi-culturally Personally and Professionally
[09:29] What is a “Good ‘Ol Boys” Network
[12:36] The Importance of Knowing Your Why
[15:31] How to Learn the Unspoken Rules of the Network
[19:29] Building a Diverse Network
[22:27] Networking at Events When No One Looks Like You
[29:22] Talking to Your Employer
[34:34] How to Develop a Mindset for Success
[38:18] Shifting to Thinking in Terms of WE
[42:04] Tools for Engaging With Others
[48:02] Taking the Six Month Challenge
“People who have the most influence, are those who listen to other people the most.”
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