Short clip (YouTube) of Alli Peck advising people to reframe networking: instead of seeking friendships with similar, pleasant people, deliberately pursue alliances with challenging, higher-status, and intimidating individuals who will push and challenge you. The speaker urges listeners to overcome fear or shyness.
The biggest mistake I see people making with networking. Do not seek friendships, forge alliances. What I mean is, don't try to talk to people who are like you, who are nice, who are kind, who are gentle. Talk to people who are scary, who are way high up there, who push you, who challenge you. Oh, you're scared, you're shy. Get over it and thank me later.
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