Classy Career Girls 2011 Networking Challenge

Classy Career Girls 2011 Networking Challenge ~ Its not what you know but who you know that makes the difference. ~ Anonymous Recently, I have been determined to expand my network to reach my dreams and goals. I know that if  I want to reach  my full potential and do what I love, I must constantly be looking to expand and further  my network.   If you are like me, you have to deal with barriers to networking and reaching your goals.  My goal in 2011 is to knock down these barriers by meeting new people and strengthening my current relationships. 4 X 4 Networking Challenge: Two easy steps! [Related: The 5 Best Business Networking Strategies] 1) Each month, I will meet with 4 people that I already know but would like to get to know even better. 2) Each month, I will meet with 4 people  that  I dont know but I would like to get to know. By the end of  2011, I will have  added 48 new people to my network and strengthened relationships with 48 friends, co-workers, and family members!   Yes,  I am completely scared and not quite sure if I can do it.   I dont have much time right now since I am working full-time and going to school at night.   But, I do know that if I learn to manage my time better, I can  free up  time during the day to  meet people for lunch  or coffee. I will be blogging about the challenge and look forward to  sharing with you what I learn.    I hope that you will join me in building relationships and reaching your goals in 2011. Dont let the barriers like being too busy or too shy  hold  you back any longer! If you would like to join me in this challenge for a month or a year, leave a comment  below!