Take the Stress Out of Networking with David Burkus David Burkus is a best-selling author and a sought after keynote speaker. His newest book, FRIEND OF A FRIEND, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow their networks and build key connections—one based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice. He has delivered keynotes to the leaders of Fortune 500 companies and the future leaders of the United States Naval Academy. His TED talk has been viewed over 2 million times and he is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review. He also just so happens to be a friend of a friend on the Top Recruiter Podcast. We start by discussing how David’s book Friend of a Friend came about and go on to talk about: Getting rich info from dormant contacts How to authentically keep your network warm Seeking out silos in your network Networking vs. networking events The value of shared activities and experiences The illusion of majority Resources Discussed: Friend of a Friend by David Burkus David's website David's How to Hack Networking TED Talk David's YouTube Channel David Burkus on LinkedIn If you’re enjoying the podcast, please share it with a fellow recruiter. For more information on Luke Gass and Tim Vanderpyl, you can find us on LinkedIn. www.recruitment-now.com