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Reach Out: The Simple Strategy You Need to Expand Your Network and Increase Your Influence Kindle Edition

by Molly Beck (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 154 ratings
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A practical guide to building valuable career connections—through tools you already have and people you already know



Success in life is more than having goals and skills. You need connections. And to get connections, you need to Reach Out—fearlessly, strategically, and every day of the work week.



For many, this is a daunting and confusing task.



Reach Out shows readers how to use social media and simple digital tools to begin building and expanding the number of people they know. Author Molly Beck explains how to:



•Establish and strengthen your digital presence



•Develop career goals that Reaching Out can help you obtain



•Think strategically about who you have already met, who you could strengthen a relationship with, and who your current connections know



•Determine who to Reach Out to and push past common networking fears to do it



• Apply step-by-step instructions on how to craft email and social media messages to those you want to connect with



•Optimize your efforts by managing both your time and your inbox



The book features personal stories on networking from some of today’s top thought leaders. Studies, statistics, and real world examples illustrate the key concepts of Reaching Out. Whether you’re just starting out, changing jobs, or well-established and just eager to know more people, Reaching Out will help you turn career dreams into professional success by helping you connect with others who can put you on the fast track.

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Molly Beck is the founder of podcast creation site Messy Bun; creator of the lifestyle blog Smart, Pretty & Awkward; and a marketing expert who has provided digital strategies for numerous companies including Forbes, Venmo, Rice University, and Hearst. Her work has been featured in Business Insider, Parade, Refinery29, Lifehacker, The Boston Globe, and more.

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"If you want to build your brand, your network and your career, you need to read Reach Out. It offers practical advice on how to connect to the right people who can make the most impact on your life."--DAN SCHAWBEL, New York Times bestselling author of Promote Yourself and Me 2.0
If old-school networking gives you hives, stop doing it. Pick up this book instead. Molly Beck's Reach Out will teach you how to create a strategy for authentically connecting with friends new and old at the edges of your existing network. This is the new go-to guide for 'scrappy hustling doers' who are ready to live an even bigger, richer life."--JENNY BLAKE, author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One
This is basically a networking hack for shy people. If you hate schmoozing your way through rooms full of strangers (and I do) why not take smarter, better advantage of your digital networks? I wish I'd had some of this specific, useful guidance--and the digital tools Molly takes full advantage of--when I was first trying to navigate my way into the publishing industry. I'd still force myself to schmooze a bit, but this approach would have taken some of the pressure off."--NEHA GANDHI, Editor in Chief and COO of Girlboss
Think you don't have time for networking? Molly shows how even the busiest people can build the communities that will help them achieve their dreams. I'm now reaching out daily, and after you read this smart little book, you will be, too. Your life will be better for it."--LAURA VANDERKAM, author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast If an entrepreneur wants to grow her business, she must expand her network. Reach Out is your guide to connecting with the right people, in the right way, and positioning your business for the success you have always imagined.--MIKE MICHALOWICZ, author of Profit First

The concept of 'Reaching Out' has been proven to transform careers, yet for many it still feels daunting. Molly Beck is about to change that with this accessible, practical guide to networking. With Reach Out, she gives readers every tool they need to build and nurture relationships--and ultimately unlock amazing opportunities for their careers.

--ADRIAN GRANZELLA LARSSEN, Founding Editor and Editor-at-Large of The Muse Reach Out helped nudge me to connect to peers and leaders I admire, something I'd been thinking about for a long time. The next three weeks of my calendar are already full of coffee and lunch meet-ups. I can already see opportunities for new roles, strategic partnerships, and expanding my network of likeminded professionals to learn from.--DEVASHISH KANDPAL, VP of Product at Skillshare

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0743MSXNH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill; 1st edition (September 29, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2472 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 241 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1259860914
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I’ve run global sales teams generating tens of millions in revenue and trained dozens of sales people/founders on outreach. Reach Out is as good as any book on this subject - yet, much more approachable and immediately something you can put to work for your career or company. It’s both empowering in its simplicity and deeply insightful.
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Glenn Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for sales staff, millennials developing their career and anyone wanting to improve their business network.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017
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I heard about this book when Molly Beck was interviewed on The Growth Show podcast and wow, I'm pleased I did.

This is such a great book for anyone who needs or wants to expand their personal network as part of their current job or to develop their career. Molly has huge personal experience and brings humility and humour to the job. She has managed to produce a book which is perfect for absolute beginners, starting with how to create a good Linked In profile and business-like email address, but also has absolute gold in it for experienced social networkers and advanced users.

I learned loads - I have 15 tape flags stuck throughout the book and two pages of "Must Do" notes and actions written at the back (see picture!). I'll be buying a lot of copies of this book for Christmas I know!

Overall the book is a fun and practical read. It's very millennial friendly - a manageable size and has boxouts for important pieces, summaries and reminders as you go, a great "TL;DR" section summarising the key points of each chapter for any busy people skipping ahead and even the occasional fun quiz to check you were listening.
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John Green Burford, IV
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, but powerful
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
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I really enjoyed this book, and started putting it into practice right away. I really liked how practical, down-to-earth, doable, and upbeat this book is.

I have found it helpful not only with my business, but also as part of becoming a more generally kinder person. I think a lot of us want to be kinder people, but we're not sure how to go about it. Reaching out to 1 person daily has become a good keystone habit in my efforts to become a kinder, more grateful, more thoughtful person.

I think this is also one of those habits that will compound over time, like investing. I can easily see this kind of practice taking a little while to generate momentum and returns, simply because it takes time to build relationships and time to build a big network, but over time I think it will be very powerful. So start now!

I bought this book on the recommendation of Laura Vanderkam, so my thanks to her as well.
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Tanya
5.0 out of 5 stars Put 'Reaching Out' On Your Calendar!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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Molly Beck has created a useful guide for anyone looking to expand their network and success in their career. Her positive voice and relatable examples demystify the simple (but potentially intimidating) steps we all can take to expand who we know and get closer to our dream project, job or professional association. I love Beck's suggestion of scheduling outreach to your network on your calendar - like any other task! It makes sure that the work gets done. I appreciated that Beck wrote in a way that it could help a new college grad, or someone who's been in the workforce but wants to make an industry transition. Reading this book is like getting coffee with a good friend - helpful, validating, optimistic and fun. I highly recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This book is great! It’s actionable
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2017
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Full disclosure: I received a copy of this book when attending a conference as a writer.

This book is great! It’s actionable; with specific, practical tips that I actually see myself using. It’s also conversational, which makes it enjoyable to read and also, I predict, more memorable.

Highly recommended for professionals of all ages, but especially millennials or anyone entering or re-entering the workforce

Only 4/5 stars because I reserve 5 stars for Jane Austen and Brené Brown :)
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Amanda Sabia
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it as a gift (but read it first!)
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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Molly Beck takes the concept of networking beyond just reaching out, but also empowers the reader to find ways to connect and build the relationships needed to not only have a successful career, but also built critical life skills. I love how Molly sneaks homework into the book and makes it an interactive experience for the reader to see actual progress by the end. While the skills outlined and lessons learned could be straight out of a business textbook content, the style of writing is far more engaging throughout! An interesting and innovative approach to networking, this is a must read for someone entering their first job all the way up to someone with decades of experience.

A must read!
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liz kimball
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most comprehensive book on networking that I have ever read.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
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This is the most comprehensive book on networking that I have ever read. Though geared slightly for folks with more traditional work paths, I am a coach for creatives and I am now recommending it to all of my clients and students. Molly wrote the book I had been searching for for years, and I am thrilled to now have a wonderful go to for relationship-building in any industry. Applying the strategies in this book will absolutely build strong momentum in your career, and I have never seen them laid out so clearly and effectively before. I can't recommend this highly enough, and there is truly nothing else like this on the market. Molly Beck is a force!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best part about Reach out is that it has simple ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018
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Best part about Reach out is that it has simple strategies in place that any of us can start implementing asap! Even today we can make new goals, and create a reach out plan. This book is a very good 'How To' in my opinion to grow your network, and how doing so the chances of success go higher as they are right people along with you in the journey for you to reach out your goals. It is a short read, and entertaining as well.
Thank you Molly for this! Being new in NYC, I needed this- And, your back just came at the right time :)
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Bonnie G
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Genuine, Hysterical and Smart Guide
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2017
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First heard about Molly and her writing through her blog Smart Pretty and Awkward and have followed her work ever since. Was so psyched she was releasing a book, which has the complete Molly Beck style written all over it: her guide is direct, conversational, hysterical, concise and smart.
Her strategies are genuine and honest, and it makes you feel like Reaching Out is in the simplest and truest communication - which it is, when done Molly's way. Highly recommend Reach Out for anyone interested in enhancing their career and their relationships, and simply sitting down to an awesome book.
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Simona Rizinska
5.0 out of 5 stars First book ever that put me into action to pursue my dreams and turn them into goals.
Reviewed in Italy on June 27, 2021
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The art of reaching out is something I wish I had learned a long time ago, and now I feel blessed to have discovered it.
I am a very shy and introverted person and after reading only a few chapters this book changed my perception of myself, changed my mindset about relationships and most importantly took me out of my comfort zone. I am embarking on a new career and just moved to a new city and this book has been absolutely the best solution ever for all my fears. Thanks to this book I feel more confident in myself, I reach out fearlessly and I appreciate relationships like never before.
I love the chapter about the gifts in this book so much, it has taught me to give true compliments to everyone I connect with and to use words in a powerful way to really enrich people in some way.
This book has made me feel so much empowered and I highly recommend it to everyone that desire to build quality personal and professional relationships.
Thanks Molly, the art of reaching out has become my favorite habit.
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