In this episode we speak with Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, and Business Consultant, Justin Jones-Fosu about how to enter a “Good ‘Ol Boys” network when it’s critical for career success. Justin walks you through how to shift your mindset, perspective, and approach to networking. He sheds light on why knowing your why matters as you navigate the “Good ‘Ol Boys” network. Justin shares with you the different types of social styles. He even tells you how to fully engage with others through authentic listening. For more information about Justin visit www.justininspires.com.

You can also watch the VIDEO of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/m5keosh9nMQ 

Episode Highlights:

[05:08 ] Living Multi-culturally Personally and Professionally
[09:29 ] What is a “Good ‘Ol Boys” Network
[12:36 ] The Importance of Knowing Your Why
[15:31 ] How to Learn the Unspoken Rules of the Network

[19:29 ] Building a Diverse Network
[22:27 ] Networking at Events When No One Looks Like You

[29:22 ] Talking to Your Employer

[34:34 ] How to Develop a Mindset for Success

[38:18 ] Shifting to Thinking in Terms of WE

[42:04 ] Tools for Engaging With Others

[48:02 ] Taking the Six Month Challenge

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Learn the #CareerSuccess CHEEAA Method to creating a super visible, superior, and highly competitive resume by taking our new course called Recruiter Magnet Resume | http://www.JenniferTardy.com/RESUME 

Your Why Matters Now: How Some Achieve More and Others Don’t - http://yourwhymattersnow.com/ 

Empowering Yourself: The Organizational Game Revealed - https://www.amazon.com/Empowering-Yourself-Organizational-Game-Revealed/dp/1449080340 

How to Win Friends & Influence People - https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 

Dialogue: The Art Of Thinking Together - https://www.amazon.com/Dialogue-Thinking-Together-William-Isaacs/dp/0385479999