Do you consider yourself a “connector”?
A connector is defined by the following characteristics:
Most importantly: (yes to both, you are a connector)
Most importantly: (yes to both, you are a connector)
- Knows lots of people and / or knows a diverse set of people (geographic area, industry, interests, job function, demographics)
- Connects people frequently: either initiates introductions or responds to requests for a connection
Other tendencies: (you do not need to say yes to all to be a connector)
- Tends to remember information about people they meet
- Likes people and enjoys meeting new people
- Collects acquaintances
- Introduces people for their benefit, not their own
- Likes to help others by providing assistance, information, or introductions