What's Your Networking Style?

10 Questions | Approx Time: 03 Minuites By: Michelle Tillis Lederman


Networking can look like a lot of different things. Maybe for you, it’s sending a personalized note to 5 people on LinkedIn, planning a live lunch once a week, or getting in touch with 5 people once a month to reconnect. What works for me isn’t necessarily going to work for you – you have to find your rhythm. And once you do, networking won’t feel like work.

The Observer

You tend to hang back in a crowd.  You watch what is going on, but don’t get involved.

The Initiator

You are actively networking and taking a balanced approach.

The-Observer
The-Reactor
The-Initiator
The-Director

The Reactor

You are interested in making those new connections but feel more comfortable when someone else takes the lead.

The Director

You are strategic and methodical about networking.  It is high on your priority list.

The-Observer

The Observer

You tend to hang back in a crowd.  You watch what is going on, but don’t get involved.

The-Reactor

The Reactor

You are interested in making those new connections but feel more comfortable when someone else takes the lead.

The-Initiator

The Initiator

You are actively networking and taking a balanced approach.

The-Director

The Director

You are strategic and methodical about networking.  It is high on your priority list.