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As someone who teaches at a business school and hosts a business podcast, you know I'm on LinkedIn.

I understand why it's useful, but it's still not my favorite way to connect, especially because a lot of interactions on LinkedIn are based on people's accomplishments,

what they have to offer. It's hard not for it to feel superficial or transactional. But what if

networking didn't have to feel this grubby? What if we thought about it as something more equitable

and engaging.

I'm Maddubacanola. This is Ted Business from the TED Audio Collective. Our speaker today is executive coach Daniel Halleck. He's here to help us think about networking as a means

of investing in relationships instead of just take, take, take, take.

Then after the talk, I'll share some thoughts about the importance of lending support outside

of your usual network. But first, a quick break.

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