Networking with Purpose: Building Authentic Relationships that Grow Your Leadership

Are you networking the right way to build meaningful, trust based business relationships?

This week, we explore essential keys to effective networking for emerging leaders together.

We uncover how to:

• Choose intentional, value-aligned networking events that match your mission
• Shift from transactional selling to authentic relationship building
• Embrace your natural communication style while mastering follow-up etiquette
• Use birthday and milestone acknowledgments to deepen connections
• Ask better questions to unlock meaningful conversations
• Leverage alumni groups and specialty communities for long-term support
• Build referral networks through trust and giving first mindset
• Understand why the “six degrees of separation” theory means your dream contact is closer than you think

Whether you’re stepping into leadership, building a business, or deepening your influence, this episode offers actionable strategies to grow your network with integrity and impact.