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There is a moment in the calendar always waiting for. It does not have a name, but you know exactly when it is supposed to arrive (SUPPOSED to). It is the period of time after the current crunch, when the deadlines clear, the calendar finally opens up, and you can lift your head and think about the bigger things. You can pick up your dry cleaning (if we still do that), get your haircut, and make that dentist appointment. It’s also the time for focusing on growth initiatives,

There's a story a lot of introverted professionals tell about themselves, and it goes something like this: I'm just not good at networking. I hate small talk. I’m just someone who won't “work the room,” so networking will never really be my thing. The tragic irony is that many of these people are some of the best relationship builders I’ve ever met. I personally love connecting with them, and after I scratch the surface, they have a very rich, meaningful set of relationships

I want to offer you a different mindset on networking. And fair warning: it sounds a little counterintuitive at first.

There’s a dangerous story that takes hold this time of year. It whispers that growth is a game of willpower. Effort can win the day, and sacrifice is totally normal. You’ll get there if you push a little harder, stretch a little further. And maybe you will. But at what cost?