It's a scary time right now. News stories are telling us about the spreading COVID-19 pandemic. Whole countries are going on lockdown. Companies are banning travel for their employees. Organizations large and small are cancelling their regular gatherings and events, cutting off many of the opportunities we once had for networking. What are we supposed to do?

Join Greg Peters, the Reluctant Networker, and Debby Peters, the Networking Guru, as they discuss how we can network from a distance. Recognize the skills you pick up now to deal with this threat can serve you in the future even after the current crisis has subsided.

Listen for:

[4:45] Using "new" tech to connect across the distance.

[7:30] Pushing outside the comfort zone to meet remote people.

[10:00] The benefits of using technology to extend and strengthen the reationships.

[11:45] Using texting in an appropriate way

[13:40] When is email enough?

[14:28] Neat tip: Use the phone to schedule the email.

[17:55] Benefits and disadvantages of different connection methods.

[19:00] Using social media to connect

People and Resources:

Mark LeBlanc, Speaker and Business Coach

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