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note: This
is
the
sixth
in
a
series.
Read
the previous
installment
here.
Just
as
a
skilled
chef
tastes
their
creation
throughout
the
cooking
process
and
adjusts
seasonings
for
the
perfect
balance,
effective
networking
involves
seeking
feedback
and
making
adjustments
to
your
approach.
Here’s
how
you
can
“taste”
your
networking
efforts
and
fine-tune
them:
Ask
for
Feedback:
After
a
follow-up
meeting
or
interaction,
consider
asking
for
feedback.
You
might
say:
“I
really
value
your
perspective
and
would
appreciate
any
feedback
you
have
on
our
discussion
today.
Is
there
anything
you
think
I
could
do
differently
or
any
areas
you
suggest
I
should
focus
on?”
Reflect
on
Responses:
Pay
attention
to
their
reactions
and
responses.
If
you
notice
a
pattern
in
how
people
respond
to
certain
topics
or
approaches,
use
this
as
an
indicator
of
what
works
well
and
what
might
need
tweaking.
Follow-Up
Questions:
If
you
sense
any
hesitation
or
lack
of
interest,
don’t
be
afraid
to
ask.
A
simple
“I
hope
my
emails
are
helpful
and
not
overwhelming.
Please
let
me
know
if
you
prefer
a
different
frequency
or
style
of
communication,”
shows
that
you’re
considerate
of
their
preferences.
Adjust
Communication
Style:
Everyone
has
different
communication
preferences.
Some
may
prefer
more
detailed
emails,
while
others
might
like
quick
check-ins.
Try
saying:
“I
want
to
ensure
our
communication
is
effective
and
convenient
for
you.
Do
you
prefer
brief
updates,
or
would
you
like
more
comprehensive
information?”
Seek
Clues
in
Conversation:
In
your
interactions,
look
for
clues
about
what
interests
them
or
areas
they
are
passionate
about.
Adjusting
your
follow-up
topics
based
on
these
insights
can
lead
to
more
engaging
and
relevant
conversations.
React
to
Non-Verbal
Cues:
In
face-to-face
meetings
or
video
calls,
pay
attention
to
non-verbal
cues.
If
they
seem
engaged
when
discussing
certain
topics,
delve
deeper
into
those
areas.
If
they
seem
disinterested,
it
might
be
time
to
change
the
subject.
Remember,
just
like
cooking,
networking
is
an
art
that
requires
continuous
adjustment.
By
“tasting”
your
efforts
and
being
open
to
changing
your
“recipe”
based
on
feedback,
you
can
create
a
more
enjoyable
and
fruitful
experience
for
both
you
and
your
contacts.
Tasting
as
You
Go:
Seeking
Feedback
and
Adjusting
✔️
Ask
for
feedback
on
your
conversations
and
interactions.
✔️
Reflect
on
their
responses
and
adjust
your
approach
as
needed.
✔️
Pay
attention
to
non-verbal
cues
and
communication
preferences.
Sejal
Patel
is
a
Rainmaking
Consultant
and
the Founder
of
Sage
Ivy,
a
New
York-based
consultancy
dedicated
to
helping
attorneys
turn
relationships
into
clients.
With
over
20
years
of
experience,
Sejal
strategically
analyzes
attorneys’
networks
to
uncover
revenue
and
relationship
opportunities,
crafting
individualized
approaches
that
align
with
their
unique
strengths
and
styles.
Learn
more
at www.sageivyconsulting.com.