David Burkus on "How to Make Friends in a New City"
David Burkus has a penned a new piece for the
Harvard Business Review blog.
❝ Rediscover weak or dormant ties. As we go through life, relationships fade in and out of view. You may have stayed in the same city up until now, but your friends and former colleagues may have not. As you look toward your new destination, consider the weak ties (acquaintances) and the dormant ties (old friends or colleagues) in your existing social circle. Check your social media channels and alumni databases from school or past employers. You may find that you already know someone who lives in your new city. With this knowledge, you’ll have the opportunity to reach out to them before you move, and set a date to reconnect once you arrive … [HBR.org]
| DAVID BURKUS is a best-selling author, a sought after speaker, and associate professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University. Watch his TEDx talk on how to hack networking below, and learn more about booking David for your next event today. |
