Get better at: Building a strong network
Today’s move
Send a message to someone in your network without an ask: Congratulate them on a promotion, send an article that made you think of them, or just say “hi.”
Why it works
Those small interactions make you come across as genuine, rather than as someone simply trying to get something, and that’s critical to building a network that advances your career.
Dorie Clark, a communication coach and leadership and workplace author, told Business Insider that you should avoid becoming the person who reaches out only when they need a favor.
That means networking shouldn’t begin when you’re looking for a new…
