Illinois State Insights webinar: How (exactly) to win the advocacy of strangers

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Networking often feels uncomfortable. Even with those within the same organization, it’s awkward to ask a stranger to connect more meaningfully, especially when they are not expecting to hear from you and may not look or think like you. However, lack of networking can limit one’s effectiveness, regard, and sense of belonging within an organization. There are many suggested tips and tricks to make networking less painful, but no tried-and-true instructions until now. In this insightful webinar, bestselling author Steve Dalton presents proven, research-backed frameworks for requesting and conducting informational meetings and how to answer the question “Tell me about yourself” effectively every time to predictably convert strangers into advocates/clients.