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- It might seem like a
weird time to be networking,

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but in uncertain times it should actually

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be even more of a priority.

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It's a natural time to
check in with people

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that you might not talk to frequently

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or may not have connected with in a while,

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all of whom could be good
contacts in the future.

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People are being
furloughed and losing jobs,

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and we're just not sure
what the future might hold.

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And depending on the industry,

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networking can be a key
part of building a career.

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Some estimates say that up
to 85% of open positions

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are filled through networking.

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That said, it's important
to strike the right tone.

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Nobody wants to feel used and you don't

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want to come across as transactional.

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So it's a good idea to focus
on existing relationships

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rather than trying to forge new ones,

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which might come off as more disingenuous.

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It may seem counterintuitive to focus

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on career development in
the midst of a crisis,

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but it's actually a good time

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to think about that personally.

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Like if you want to improve
your public speaking skills

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you could participate more

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in video conferences and virtual meetings.

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People are stressed right now

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so you could offer to take something

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off of your bosses plate
to ease their workload.

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Keep in mind that when
you're working remotely

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you have to over-communicate
about your accomplishments.

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So manage up.

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Showing your face is always valuable.

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And phone calls or video meetings

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can be preferable to,
say, sending an email

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if you're trying to have
a meaningful conversation

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or get an accurate read
on someone's feelings.

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Everyone is struggling,

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but it's a critical time to

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strengthen relationships
with people in your life.

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From friends to coworkers to mentors.

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That way when we return to
some semblance of a normal life

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your relationships will
be stronger than ever.

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- What do I like about working from home?

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Well, one of the things that
I love about working from home

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is I have a two-year-old
whose vocabulary is blooming,

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and to be able to see that
throughout the day and hear it

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and hear how he's thinking
and his mind is working

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is very different experience than

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when I get home at 6:30 at night

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and he's a little tired
and just wants to play.

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So being able to see his
mind blossom and grow

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is an amazing gift and
I feel very fortunate

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that I get to see that happen
right in front of my eyes.

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I would say the best tips for

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leading my team are a few things.

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I think the morning meetings

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with your immediate team
members are really helpful.

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I think turning as much as
you can to phone or Slack

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or text messages eliminates
the need for a ton of email.

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I also think it's incredibly important,

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if you can, to get on the same page

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as the other team members schedule wise,

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so everyone knows when
you're homeschooling,

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when you're cooking lunch,

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and your expectations as a leader are set,

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and they know when you're available.

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And I think keeping that line
of open communication is key,

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because we're all dealing with
extraordinary circumstances,

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and so the more we can be upfront,

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the better we as a team can work.

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So one thing that I
definitely buy a lot of

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during this pandemic is chocolate chips.

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I love to cook, I love to bake,

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and it's therapeutic for me.

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And when I'm craving something sweet,

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rather than just open up a
candy bar I will make something.

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I've been making a lot of almond flour

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chocolate chip cookies,
almond flour brownies.

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However, I can do something that

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doesn't totally feel like cheating,

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but gives me some sweetness
and those chocolate chips

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are a very important part of it.

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(birds chirping)
(wind blowing)