Develop the Required Skills 

• Do your homework
• Approach new contacts
• Be visible. 
• Follow up consistently.
• Master the art of small talk
• Become a conference commando. 
• Expand your social circle.

Convert Connections Into Compatriots

• Create an emotional impact thru’ health, wealth & children
• social arbitrage
• ping people constantly
• anchor tenants

Trade Up and Give Back

• Develop interesting, unique point of view 

• Build and broadcast your personal brand 

• Reach out to important people 

• Continually finding mentors and mentees.

Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change by Stacey Abrams