One day we tried a different tack. We decided to have lunch.

Outside.

At a restaurant with a cuisine we guessed she might like.

She talked. And ate. And talked some more. Opening up about all her frustrations.

A week later our proposal got approved.

Another few days and she proactively supported us in a big meeting helping us win more business.

The secret. One happy lunch together.

Lunch is a power networking solution. It’s a time taken off the regular cycle of work and now the endless cycle of phone and zoom/teams calls that have taken over our days.

Think of who’s support and help do you need to succeed and do well.

Have lunch with them.

Fix a time and invite them. You pay if you can and thank them for their time.

Focus on them and have a good conversation. Slip in your requirement or where you need help where you can.

Do it once a week to start.

Then increase the frequency if possible.

Cannot do it face to face ? Then do it via a zoom call. Both of you order in and go for it.

Team bonding – organize a lunch.

New job – organize a lunch.

Someone new joined the team – organize a lunch.

Lunch : the power networking solution.