Learn professional networking strategies for managers that feel natural, not awkward. This strategic networking guide shows you how to build meaningful professional relationships, advance your career, and create your own networking system - without the cringe-worthy small talk or feeling like you're "using people." Perfect for managers who: ✅ Know networking matters but find it uncomfortable or inauthentic ✅ Need to build strategic relationships to advance your career ✅ Want a systematic approach to professional networking (not random events) ✅ Feel too busy for networking but know you're missing opportunities What you'll learn: ✅ The most powerful networking technique for career development (00:00) ✅ Why networking feels hard (and how to change that) (00:35) ✅ The science of connection - building genuine professional relationships (01:25) ✅ Modern challenges in networking for busy managers (02:27) ✅ Why mindset is key to effective networking (03:13) ✅ The Priority Network Matrix - who to focus on strategically (05:42) ✅ Building a systematic networking approach that fits your life (09:41) ✅ The pull strategy: leveraging LinkedIn for professional networking (13:35) This networking method for managers helps you build authentic professional relationships that accelerate your career development, using simple, doable techniques you can apply immediately. 🪜 DISCOVER YOUR LEADERSHIP STAGE Take the free Leader's Ladder Assessment and find out where you are across the 4 foundations every manager needs: Mindset - Your clarity, confidence, and focus as a leader Systems - Your routines for planning, prioritising, and strategic thinking Influence - Your ability to build trust and shape outcomes Coaching - How you develop your team's capability and ownership You'll get your personalised leadership score, discover your biggest growth opportunity, and receive your next step to accelerate your leadership. Takes 5 minutes. Instant results. Free. 👉 WORK WITH ME👇🏼 ✅ Reclaim Your Time In 90 Days With The Game-Changing Operating System Every Manager Needs ✅ Get FREE weekly leadership lessons to help you build your skills, achieve your career goals and be a brilliant leader TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Most Powerful Networking Technique 00:35 Why Networking is Hard 01:25 The Science of Connection 02:27 Modern Challenges in Networking 03:13 Mindset is Key 05:42 The Priority Network Matrix 09:41 Building a Systematic Approach 13:35 The Pull Strategy: Leveraging LinkedIn 15:05 Conclusion and Next Steps RESOURCES YOU MAY FIND USEFUL 👥 One-On-Ones Playlist FREE One-on-One toolkit 💬 Communication Skills Playlist --- FIND ME HERE My website is SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL Subscribe for weekly lessons here on YouTube @helenbryant #leadershipskills #leadershipdevelopment #managertips