{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Business Networking In COVID Times","description":"People do business with those they know, like, and trust.  And for as long as there has been business, there has been networking.  Those key relationship are what lead to opportunities.     But 2020 is about quarantine and social distancing. While this is important for safety, it is creating problems for individuals and companies.  Social skills are like muscles, if they are not exercised, they will atrophy.  Yet many people are sitting on the sidelines waiting for society to get back to normal.   Thom Singer talks in this episode about "Social Tightening While Social Distancing" and how people can do little things that will lead them to better human engagement.   Who is doing a better job right now at cultivating business networking relationships.... you or your competitor?  If you do not know the answer, you do not want to discover in eighteen months that they are the ones winning the human connections game.  People do business with those they know, like, and trust (remember that?).  When we get back to face-to-face engagement, the new deals will be won by the people who stayed connected.    In this episode Thom shares the tips he shares with his clients.  Many companies are now realizing that while some workers are productive, others are suffering from the isolation.  The longer we wait, the more issues will arise.    Check out episode 599 of "Making Waves at C-Level" for you tips on business networking in COVID times.  And get ready for more great shows as we celebrate episode 600 and beyond.   https:\/\/thomsinger.com\/podcast\/business-networking-COVID   ","author_name":"Making Waves at C-Level","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thomsinger.com\/podcast","html":"