From the course: Reverse Networking: The Give-First Playbook
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Identify and share resources that help others
From the course: Reverse Networking: The Give-First Playbook
Identify and share resources that help others
My husband subscribes to quite a few newsletters. His ability to share unique insights about higher education, AI, or even making bread makes our dinner conversations interesting and also makes him a valued resource for a lot of other people. He shares information that others haven't encountered yet. That's one of the keys to reverse networking, being the person who shares useful stuff. Not only is offering helpful tools or ideas generous, but it positions you as someone people want to stay connected to. So how do you actually do this? Well, let's start with where to look. You just have to be a good noticer. Here are places people often overlook when searching for value to share. First, curated newsletters. Instead of the big name blogs everyone reads, subscribe to targeted, high quality newsletters in your field or an area adjacent to yours. Second, online communities. Pay attention to links and discussions happening in the professional spaces of online communities like Slack or…