What Most Networkers Forget To Do
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Quick rewind for anyone new here or if you simply need a little refresh. We’ve been unpacking The Go-Giver’s Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and using them as a lens for more intentional, generous networking. We are at our last one so here are the ones we've gone through so far.
So far we’ve covered:
#1 The Law of Value: Focus less on what you’ll get from a conversation and more on what you can give.
#2 The Law of Compensation:Your opportunities grow when you serve more people and nurture ongoing relationships, not just new ones.
#3 The Law of Influence: Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first.
#4 The Law of Authenticity: The most valuable thing you can offer is yourself, not a polished performance.
Let's Wrap Things Up With #5: The Law of Receptivity
“The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.”
This one trips people up.
If you’re generous, curious, and service-oriented (which many great networkers are), receiving can feel… awkward. Like you’re imposing, or asking for too much, or somehow “ruining the vibe.”
But here’s the thing: networking isn’t a one-way street. When you don’t allow others to give to you, you unintentionally block connection.
Receiving isn’t selfish. It’s how reciprocity works.
What Receptivity Looks Like
in Networking
Asking for advice instead of pretending you have it all figured out.
Letting someone make an introduction and saying yes.
People want to help, you just have to let them.
Put It Into Networking Practice
At your next event, try this simple shift:
Instead of going in with a mindset of I'm just here to meet people and see what happens... Think about and execute on something like:
“I’m currently exploring [X] and would love any insight or perspective.”
Examples:
“I’m thinking about my next career move and would love advice from someone who’s been there.”
“I’m exploring ways to grow my business this year and always appreciate learning how others have done it.”
You’re not asking for a favor. You're inviting connection.
And that invitation often leads to surprising generosity.
Why This Matters
Giving builds goodwill. Receiving builds relationship.
Practice Giving and Receiving At the Next Networking Practice Drill.
At our no cost 30 minute Virtual Networking Practice Drills, meet new people, engage authetically, lead with curiosity and contribution, serve others and receive skills, feedback, connection, and confidence. A low-stakes, high-fun way to elevate your networking skills.
30 minutes just doesn't scratch that networking practice itch for you? Come join us at the 2 Day Networking Practice Lab.
See You On the Practice Field,
Alyce, Keith, and Renee ~ The Articulated Intelligence Team
Articulated Intelligence develops practiced professionals who deliver results. Through practice-driven labs, facilitations, and keynotes, we develop professionals who communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and turn time spent networking, meeting, and presenting into measurable return.
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