Resa Lewiss MD
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how you maybe find your next opportunity. A lot of this is through networking and the snowballing effect of networking. For example, Chris Hare and I met. He suggested I reach out to you. Now we're speaking in conversation. That's part of the snowballing effect of even we advise in that chapter of
how you maybe find your next opportunity. A lot of this is through networking and the snowballing effect of networking. For example, Chris Hare and I met. He suggested I reach out to you. Now we're speaking in conversation. That's part of the snowballing effect of even we advise in that chapter of
Every time you meet with someone who's a mentor or someone with whom you're connected, say, hey, is there someone that you would suggest that I reach out to based on my question about this or based on the expertise that I'm looking to develop on that?
Every time you meet with someone who's a mentor or someone with whom you're connected, say, hey, is there someone that you would suggest that I reach out to based on my question about this or based on the expertise that I'm looking to develop on that?
One highlight specific that I really like because this is the part that I really learned personally and then have written about is networking for introverts. And many workplaces are very much built for extroverts and networking events are built for extroverts. We have highlighted ways that the introvert can actually reserve and keep their energy and not get drained at networking events.
One highlight specific that I really like because this is the part that I really learned personally and then have written about is networking for introverts. And many workplaces are very much built for extroverts and networking events are built for extroverts. We have highlighted ways that the introvert can actually reserve and keep their energy and not get drained at networking events.
And we talk about deciding you don't have to stay for the full extent of the networking event. You can arrive late. You can leave early. You can actually specifically go there, decide that you are going to
And we talk about deciding you don't have to stay for the full extent of the networking event. You can arrive late. You can leave early. You can actually specifically go there, decide that you are going to
meet three new people exchange contact information and ask them is it okay if i follow up tomorrow or sometime next week and then you've grown your network but basically had like a tangible goal in mind and then once you achieve that goal you can leave the event There's other things. I talk about academic medicine conferences. They're often at large hotels.
meet three new people exchange contact information and ask them is it okay if i follow up tomorrow or sometime next week and then you've grown your network but basically had like a tangible goal in mind and then once you achieve that goal you can leave the event There's other things. I talk about academic medicine conferences. They're often at large hotels.
And one of the ways to conserve your energy is don't stay at the big conference hotel where there's going to be a lot of noise and sort of social overload. Stay at a nearby hotel that's quieter, that allows you an easy escape. Or say there's someone that you really want to meet.
And one of the ways to conserve your energy is don't stay at the big conference hotel where there's going to be a lot of noise and sort of social overload. Stay at a nearby hotel that's quieter, that allows you an easy escape. Or say there's someone that you really want to meet.
Try to make an arrangement ahead of time to meet up with them at the event, but actually from the event, go for a walk, have a walking meeting, and return back to the event. So there are many ways to design networking experiences if you identify as an introvert that doesn't feel draining, overwhelming, or something that you really just detest.
Try to make an arrangement ahead of time to meet up with them at the event, but actually from the event, go for a walk, have a walking meeting, and return back to the event. So there are many ways to design networking experiences if you identify as an introvert that doesn't feel draining, overwhelming, or something that you really just detest.
Because really, it can be very enjoyable, and it really is part of being healthy in your professional life.
Because really, it can be very enjoyable, and it really is part of being healthy in your professional life.
I love what you just shared. And to your point, just because someone is an introvert does not mean that they are shy or socially awkward or socially inept. In fact, they often go hand in hand. And I'm very similar to you. I don't mind being in a room of strangers, introducing myself, meeting people.
I love what you just shared. And to your point, just because someone is an introvert does not mean that they are shy or socially awkward or socially inept. In fact, they often go hand in hand. And I'm very similar to you. I don't mind being in a room of strangers, introducing myself, meeting people.
But where we recharge and what are the sort of social and networking designs that give us the most energy? So our chapter one is Microskills for Self-Care, and we were very intentional in making that our chapter one because we really believe that everything starts with the self.
But where we recharge and what are the sort of social and networking designs that give us the most energy? So our chapter one is Microskills for Self-Care, and we were very intentional in making that our chapter one because we really believe that everything starts with the self.