Network your way through the downturn
 

More than ever, networking takes attention and follow up. It’s cheaper to pay attention there than pay in other ways. The follow up is where the payoff occurs. Just recently I was at an incredible networking event put on by a wonderful woman named Rima. She is one of my role models for effective networking and leadership. She spends an enormous amount of time thinking about putting people together. Sitting at my table were two amazing women, Irene, a journalist and Rohini, a documentary film maker. After a spirited conversation at the dinner event put on by Rime, we followed up with a dinner last night in Washington, D.C. to discuss our passions, our mutual interests and our plans. With plans for more dinners and a women’s salon in the autumn, we can continue our dialogue and learn together.