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Building social capital is just as important as building muscle!
And yet, most professionals spend more time on their gym or health regime (aka workout) than their social capital workout.  Building a network of authentic connections and strong relationships (muscle) is the key to a healthy professional body.

When The Guru Nation talked to Jason Lauritsen, co-founder of Talent Anarchy, he
spelled out the value of social capital like this:

1.    Social capital provides access to unique sources and resources
2.    Social capital is a build of value from real relationships
3.    Most people start building too late the game, so begin now!
4.    Build social capital before you need it
5.    Be intentional about your connections and building your capital
6.    Networking may seem daunting but building social capital is not

In this excerpt from Newstalk 1430 AM Radio, Amy Kopelan, co-creator of The Guru Nation, talked with Financial Advisor Peter Dunn, aka “Pete the Planner” about building social capital so you have a wide network of contacts in this ever-churning job market…

With Green Candy’s Pete the Planneron “Skills Your Dad Never Taught You”

Building Social Capital: