Old Acquaintances Not Forgotten
Holiday time is fast approaching, and we shall soon be hearing the song, “Should Old Acquaintances Be Forgotten…”
On occasion, we may meet people and initially have a great conversation, but the commonality just isn’t there for some reason. Unwittingly, communication drops. However, social media has made it far easier to reconnect with those who might be worth reaching out to.
I saw the name and picture of someone I met about 12 years ago just yesterday. We were both starting in our entrepreneurial endeavors. We each foresaw possibilities but had no idea how our businesses might progress nor how we might help one another. It appeared we were in different worlds. Then we both moved away from one another, and we found ourselves in different spaces for quite some time. But LinkedIn changed our particular story for the better.
Upon seeing “Jenny’s” picture and profile on the social media site, I immediately wrote to her, asking her to connect. It turns out we now live in the same vicinity. Twelve years later, I want to know how she is personally and professionally. The added bonus is that we have cross-over interest in our endeavors and should be able to explore a few collaborative possibilities. We arranged a lunch date to meet regardless of the time.
The holiday season is the perfect time to reach out to those you have lost contact with, saying, “I was thinking of you today.” Everyone likes to hear those words. Then ask if they have unique plans for year-end; this could imply either personal or business and make it easier for the other party to answer. Reconnecting will rekindle friendships as well as business relationships.
Finally, should you be seeking a new job, reaching out to previous management, co-workers, friends, and peers is the number one way to find the subsequent best job placement. Once again, begin with “thinking of you…” and then progress to asking what they are working on these days and, when convenient, suggest it would be nice to reconnect. Most often, your wish will be granted.
Make it a daily habit to pursue the profiles shown online to reach out to a previous acquaintance quickly. This habit may just get you to the next Smooth Sale!
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