a nice note for whatever reason to send to our contacts. Handwritten notes are more person- able than an email or message on LinkedIn and show more effort. This simple display of appreciation can go a long way in leaving a memorable impression. Connect your Contacts with Opportunities: This is one way for sure that has helped me grow a strong engaged network. Some examples of this could be making an introduction for your contact to a potential partnership opportunity. Connecting and suggesting your contact to a relevant podcast host looking for industry-specific guests. Sharing indus- try events with your contacts. Submitting nominations for your contacts for awards in which you believe they are worthy of recog- nition for. Providing a recommendation for a contact to help them get into a specific program. There is no silver bullet in nurturing your net- work. I believe it should be a multi-pronged approach and hopefully, these suggestions can help you to build a strong, engaged net- work that will provide dividends for years to come!
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