EP 9 | Networking That Lasts: How First Jobs Shape Career Growth & Leadership

Episode 9 of How You Go There explores networking as the foundation of career and leadership success.

Scott and Linda discuss how networking starts with your very first job and continues throughout your career. They share candid insights into how meaningful connections—whether with peers, executives, or mentors—can transform your path and lead to future opportunities you never expected.

This episode goes beyond surface-level advice to show you how to network authentically, follow up with purpose, and turn professional relationships into lasting ones.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction 2:00 – Networking starts with your first job 4:00 – How relationships come full circle 6:00 – Showing up prepared for connection 8:00 – Building relationships with leaders 10:00 – Using LinkedIn & personalization 13:00 – Authentic follow-up & gratitude 15:00 – Cross-functional networking 17:00 – Remembering details that matter 18:00 – Networking that becomes lifelong friendship 20:00 – Closing insights