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The summer is the perfect time for reconnecting with friends, loved ones, peers, and colleagues. On this week’s #GoalChat we discussed reconnecting with Jack Gelley, Senior Marketing Strategist, iHeartMedia; Judy Herman, Relationship Wellness; and Robbie Samuels, Business & Book Launch Strategist
Jack, Judy, and Robbie talked about the benefits of connecting and reconnecting, as well as best practices for staying in touch. They also shared some great reconnecting anecdotes.
The Value of Connecting
- Jack: It’s a gift to be able to make connections for others
- Robbie: Developing your network is like an insurance policy. You put time and energy into it ahead of time, so your community is there for you when you need them
- Judy: It’s the basis for humanity
Reconnecting GoalChatLive
Goals
- Robbie: Wake up your network. Before launching your next offer, look in your existing network to find the champions/research/resources for your next offer
- Robbie’s Bonus Goal: If you are feeling stuck, do something nice for 5 people
- Judy: Make sure you take care of yourself; plan a trip/retreat to replenish your spirit
- Jack: Be intentionally more vulnerable. It builds trust
Final Thoughts
- Judy: You are worth it
- Jack: It’s just as easy to make stuff up good in your mind than bad stuff; focus on the good.
- Robbie: You already met 80% of the people you need to know to be successful. Spend 80 % of your networking time reconnecting and the other 20% meeting new people.
Links
- Learn more about Jack Gelley, Judy K Herman, and Robbie Samuels
- Connect with Jack Gelley, Judy K Herman, and Robbie Samuels on LinkedIn
- Subscribe to the GoalChat and Taste Buds with Deb podcasts and join the Taste Buds with Deb and Write On Online Facebook Groups
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Books with Deb
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group.
What’s your best tip for reconnecting? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Next week, we are talking about fun summer activities with Jennifer Ballard, Holly Homer, and Babette Pepaj. Join us on Monday, July 15, at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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