The Power of Meaningful Networking | Andrew Griffiths | TEDxPCL

Networking is one of the most crucial skills needed for success. It is also one of the most daunting tasks for people of all ages. Andrew hasn’t needed a CV for the past 5 years. Here he shares his tips and tricks to becoming a master networker and accelerate the opportunities coming your way. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. But not all of us grow up with family business connections - so how can we each build a network of meaningful relationships to maximise our impact? Since becoming an Institute of Directors Ambassador 4 years ago, Andrew has become a prolific networker. He attributes every single opportunity that has come his way in recent years to meaningfully connecting with people both online and offline. How can we avoid empty transactional networking and nurture genuine human connection in our professional lives? Find out in this session. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@zizwajamesmauluka8742]

3 years later and this has never been more valuable

[@IPIndie]

Brilliant, open, and warm. Thank you, Andrew, and Godspeed to you.

[@aidenchilner3723]

Hardest part of Networking would be the start, learning what to say to who and having to remember the key details that matter, while forgetting the ones that wont. Every conversation has to have logical attacks to the person so they will become intrigued, and actually listen.

[@alinachunikhina1719]

Personally, I absolutely agree with the fact that networking is now one of the most important areas in building relationships. If you don't know how to interact with people, then why are you building a business, for example? As the author said, this is a really cool opportunity when you are offered some startups, positions simply because of getting to know you, because once during a conversation you told them about yourself. And you don't have to wait for luck in money, career, etc., if you don't communicate with anyone

[@marckarell3294]

Very good. This reminds me of a story. I, a networking veteran (but can always use a brush up) was at an event and I saw a young, shy person standing alone in a corner with a drink in his hand at a networking/seminar event. I went over to speak to him. It turns out he was a school teacher, more interested in the seminar as he had to prepare a lesson plan on the topic. But it turns out, he was a teacher at the very high school I attended! That really livened up the conversation and, eventually, I gave a lecture on one of the topics in his class a few months later!

[@themike217]

Everything you need to know about networking! Brilliant talk

[@zizwajamesmauluka8742]

Subscribing to this channel because of this talk

[@dropsixteentvtv4149]

This is the best networking video I've seen on UA-cam.

[@zizwajamesmauluka8742]

Within the 2 minutes delivered everything I was looking for

[@tomares9417]

Great talk Andrew!
You nailed the delivery especially with the additional challenge of have a tiny audience.

[@andrewgriffiths3044]

Thanks Tom! Really kind of you :)

[@roccosteven8731]

I guess im randomly asking but does any of you know a trick to log back into an instagram account??
I somehow lost my password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me

[@roccosteven8731]

@Khalil Diego I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@MrlordS487]

​@@andrewgriffiths3044whats your LinkedIn profile please.

[@zizwajamesmauluka8742]

May have been tiny on the day but with time 40 thousand of us have watched can't wait to steer more people towards this video

[@WitcherWolf88]

Loved the information presented and the practical advice to help with networking.

[@GregoryAustin32]

Excellent tips - especially on closing conversations and having prepared questions and conversation starters.

[@tolutrinity6516]

This is just beautiful, thank you Andrew

[@leanneostro3438]

Thanks Andrew. Your talk & tips were extremely helpful.

[@15ashnov]

Quiet Brilliant . Thank you so much ❤️🙏

[@ekaterina5047]

It was really interesting and enormously helpful!

[@adventuremarten8136]

hey andrew, your ted talk is a game changer for me. How to close a conversation was always the hardest part for me. Not anymore😁

[@buzzingbee2222]

This is so interesting

[@muskduh]

Thanks for the video.

[@davidagbabiaka5137]

Thanks this is really helpful

[@ВаряКускова]

Thanks for advice! I wish I knew this earlier)

[@jg-zz2se]

Brilliant talk

[@andrewgriffiths3044]

Thank you jg!

[@dilnavaz11]

Thanks Andrew

[@asjadoaig]

Good point. I thought I am unlucky one, but figured out I am just not socialised enough

[@JoaquinCababie]

Remarkable talk - See you at Bedzed bar :)

[@logicalblueberry]

Awesome! What is the trick he mentioned at 12.49 to look up someone's name if he forgets it? I have re-listened to it several times but can't understand it?

[@stormer1824]

I think he mentioned that based on the conversation hints, he would search people on LinkedIn to find out their names, anyways since he mentioned that he reminds them their previous conversations

[@gloriaobeto770]

Nice

[@rezafarokh8637]

nice

[@Benefitsofdating]

Trying not to apply for jobs for the rest of my life

[@PS-nf3xw]

How do you keep the people you run into?

[@SereneIrene13]

For example, add them on social media. Or get their business card. Or have a QR code on your phone. When they scan your QR code, they got all your contacts and social media handles

[@katya2914]

Well, yes, I think all those points do make sense, and this guy knows what he is talking about, but… those thoughts really are common and hackneyed. Nothing new here for me, unfortunately.

[@Alexlamb442]

Suave MF