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.