The best business advice often happens outside of business meetings 🤔
I met Simon Squibb earlier this year, and honestly, the most valuable part wasn't what he talked about, it was how he talked about it.
No agenda.
No elevator pitches.
No "strategic networking."
Just someone genuinely interested in other people.
Authenticity beats strategy every single time.
The conversations that actually change your perspective? They usually happen when you drop all that and just show up as yourself.
The clients who become long-term partners? They connect with your authentic story, not your polished presentation.
The team members who go above and beyond? They're inspired by your genuine vision, not your motivational speeches.
Maybe the best "networking strategy" is being genuinely interested in other people.