Dr. Prasad Akella is the founder and chairman of Drishti, which uses AI and video to empower manufacturing workers and optimize production. I was back in school recently—as a guest speaker in an ...

Networking should feel like building friendships, so bring yourself and, again, don’t be afraid to be who you are. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As every business leader quickly finds, it’s lonely at the top. With the burden of decisions and risks falling on your plate, you need a ...

Most people I know hate networking. The very word can conjure unpleasant connotations for so many of us. This aversion is why a full re-framing of networking is so important, especially as we progress ...

Startups can benefit greatly from synergistic partnerships that provide access to new markets, audiences and technologies, accelerating their trajectory far beyond what they can achieve alone.

When you’re a business leader, connections that are made while networking can open doors to new opportunities and future collaborations. But knowing who to connect with and how to do so naturally can ...

Many hate the idea of networking, viewing it as self-promotion, self-serving, even manipulative; I would argue the opposite is true. Effective networking is exchanging new ideas, helping others and ...

There’s no magic moment, cinematic climax, or sprinkling of leadership fairy dust. What exists is only the realization that self-work is never done and readiness is built step by step. The best ...

We know how important relationship-building is at work. But it’s critical to build a network that compensates for your weaknesses rather than reinforcing your existing strengths. To grow a network ...

It is well-documented that job search and career development processes are almost wholly dependent upon effective relationships these days. In fact, a recent study found that those who used their ...