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Networking: How do I expand my network with people who are MORE influential than I am? I'm looking for tips and tricks to do this online (with LinkedIn, etc)
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Aurora Rogers, Breakthroughs through Ideation answered:

I feel like you may be missing some key points to your strategy. It comes across a bit self-centered and that may be why you may find it hard to define the value for others. There is more I could ask about your strategic planning process but I'd like to focus on sharing a resource that I believe has the potential to bring meaningful awareness in your case.

Have you taken the StrengthsFinder assessment and understand your Top 5 Strengths (Signature Themes)?

Each strength has the potential to have a strategic partner. Understanding these is essential to building meaningful partnerships.

You want to build your strategy on being a generous partner to those who can benefit from your strengths, and seeking partnerships that can help maximize yours, not just based on fame or perceived influence but objective guidelines. In short, build on collaboration.

Build your strategy on who can benefit from your offering, and not on what offering can you create to benefit your strategy.

I'd be happy to point you to resources that can help, but ultimately you will need someone to mentor and guide you in this process. All the best, Aurora

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