The Power of Networking with Everyone, Everywhere, All at Once
Modern networking removes boundaries so you can connect with the top business leaders anytime, anywhere. Just always remember to never look down on anyone unless you're helping them up.
A few months back, I caught up with a colleague who I knew was hiring a senior director. I was surprised when he told me he had chosen someone other than the top candidate I expected.
I later learned that the leading candidate spoke to the receptionist in a dismissive manner and came across as somewhat disrespectful.
“He was the most qualified,” my friend said, grimacing. “But after the way he talked to Nancy? No chance in hell he was getting the job.”
Curious, I asked, “Who got the job?”
“Oh, I offered the job to Ryan,” he said with a smile.
I found out that Ryan had shown genuine kindness to an intern office worker while he was cleaning the bathrooms. He chatted with the boy about his favorite baseball team and encouraged him as the boy talked about how he was graduating from high school soon.
Without knowing it, Ryan had connected with and made a meaningful impression on someone who mattered more than he could have ever imagined.
The boss’s son.
"Oh," I smirked. "So that’s why he got the job?"
“No”, my friend replied defensively, “there were several things we had to consider."
I knew better.
Networking isn’t just about who you know.
It’s how we help everyone grow.
Everywhere.
All at once.
"You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat someone who can’t do anything for them." - Warren Buffett
In a connected world where words resonate and ideas move at lightning speed, a single conversation can unite us all … everyone, everywhere, and all at once.
Everyone
When everyone is a connection away, the only limit is your willingness to reach out.
Networking with everyone is a big vision, but here are some key ways to approach it:
Leverage technology - Use digital platforms on social media, professional networks like LinkedIn, virtual events, and messaging apps that break down geographic and time barriers. This makes it possible to connect people worldwide instantly.
Create inclusive communities - Build spaces (online forums, groups, clubs) that welcome diverse backgrounds, industries, and interests so anyone can join, share, and collaborate.
Share and promote open access - Make resources, contact info, and knowledge freely available where possible, so connections can grow organically without gatekeeping.
Use AI and algorithms - Implement smart matchmaking algorithms that suggest connections based on interests, goals, or skills, scaling personalized networking across large groups.
The formula is simple: technology + inclusive community-building + meaningful engagement + smart tools + shared purpose - prejudices & biases = a network where everyone can connect.
Everywhere
Networking and connecting everywhere means breaking free from traditional limits like geography, time zones, and industry boundaries.
Here’s how you can do it effectively:
Attend virtual events - Webinars, online conferences, and virtual networking events let you meet new contacts without leaving your desk, making it easy to connect worldwide.
Build a strong online presence - Share your expertise regularly through posts, articles, or videos. When people see your value, they’ll want to connect regardless of location.
Use tools for time-zone flexibility - Schedule meetings using tools like Calendly that automatically handle time zones so you can easily connect with people anywhere.
Join global groups & communities - Find groups that align with your interests or industry on platforms like Facebook, Slack, or Discord. These groups often have members worldwide.
Connect everywhere by leading with empathy, offering value, reaching broadly but personalizing deeply, showing up at the right moments, and creating spaces where others can connect through you.
All At Once
Networking “all at once” sounds a bit paradoxical, but it can be done, especially with the right mix of technology, mindset, and systems.
Here are the ways to do it ALL AT ONCE:
🔵 A – Asynchronous networking - Use tools like Loom, voice notes, and newsletters to continuously reach people
🔵 L – Leverage communities - Go where your people already gather.
🔵 L – Layer systems - Systematize connection without losing the human touch.
🟢 A – Act as a hub, not just a spoke - Connect others, and they’ll never forget you.
🟢 T– Tell stories that scale - People don’t remember facts … they remember you.
🟣 O – Open loops & invitations - Pull people in with simple, low-friction invites.
🟣 N – Nurture what you start - The magic’s in the follow-up.
🟣 C – Curate your signal - You don’t need to talk to everyone, just the right ones.
🟣 E – Engage like a real human - You’re not networking with avatars … you’re connecting with people.
Networking with people all at once, such as reaching or connecting with a large group simultaneously, takes a mix of smart strategy and the right tools.
✅ The Takeaway
To network with everyone, everywhere all at once, combine large-scale virtual events, group messaging tools, broad broadcasts, interactive sessions, and AI matchmaking are all designed to encourage simultaneous participation and connections.
One network.
Every person.
Everywhere.
All at once.
When anyone can connect with others anywhere, anything becomes possible.
Learn to Network to Connect
Have a great weekend!
- Mike
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Great article and a message that is so needed.
Love the power of networking, Mike! But I can't help feel there's a broad disconnect between the ideal power of networking and the practical workflows behind sustaining that power.
Where's that forum on all the tactics happening?