Oh, our crazy world of Gotham Networking

Oh, our crazy world of Gotham Networking

Yes, It’s Hectic — And That’s Real

Let’s be honest: networking can feel like a chore when your schedule is already bursting at the seams. Events take time. Follow‑ups take energy. Meeting new people takes mental bandwidth.

Sometimes you’ll show up tired. Sometimes you’ll feel awkward. Sometimes you’ll wonder why you agreed to go at all.

But the Benefits Outweigh the Chaos

Despite the hectic nature of it all, networking pays off in ways that make the effort worthwhile. Every conversation plants a seed. Every connection builds momentum. Every moment you invest in people becomes part of a larger, long‑term return.

Networking isn’t just another task — it’s a strategy for growth, resilience, and opportunity. And even in the busiest seasons of life, it’s one of the few things that consistently gives back more than it takes.

Remember, it's better to give than receive, and what comes around, goes around!

Happy Gothanetworking!

Comments

Shelley Simpson

We start networking as kids without realizing it. It’s only when we put it in a business context that it can morph into something onerous. Meeting people and   curating mutually beneficial relationships  is part of being human. It’s time well spent for sure. 

Dave Freedman, SHRM-SCP

Absolutely agree with this, Crysti. For me personally, I find that being me - rather than some version of me that I think I'm supposed to be when networking - makes it a lot less taxing. Does it help that I have years of practice? Maybe, but I look back on when I first started doing this and from the very start I always tried to be genuinely me so that I wouldn't have to feel like I'm acting. And for some people, it's also about nerves. And that never completely goes away. But it helps remembering that everyone in that room is also nervous to some degree. :) 

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