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What 8 Months of Intentional Networking Did for My Life and Career

What 8 Months of Intentional Networking Did for My Life and Career

I quit my job and focused on building relationships for eight months—here’s what happened.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
3 Strategies to Avoid Awkward Catch-Ups

3 Strategies to Avoid Awkward Catch-Ups

Keith Ferrazzi and I emphasize the importance of not just making connections, but nurturing them into genuine relationships.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
4 Things Tim Ferriss’ Interview Style Taught Me About Building Meaningful Relationships

4 Things Tim Ferriss’ Interview Style Taught Me About Building Meaningful Relationships

Tim Ferriss’ podcast utilizes a unique style of interviewing—and we’re applying it to networking.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane

Archive

9 Questions to Stop Asking and What to Replace Them With

9 Questions to Stop Asking and What to Replace Them With

Your questions are turning conversations to a dead end—here’s how to start asking the right questions.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
4 Important Takeaways from a Relationship Expert Who Changed My Life

4 Important Takeaways from a Relationship Expert Who Changed My Life

We can all learn something from the genuine connections Begho Ukueberuwa made in his lifetime.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
How to Make New Friends After College

How to Make New Friends After College

Making friends after college is like dating, but doesn’t have to be quite as painful—here are tips to make it easier.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
What is a Third Place and How to Create One

What is a Third Place and How to Create One

How third places foster community and combat loneliness—and how to find one.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
Surrounding Yourself with the Right People Makes All the Difference

Surrounding Yourself with the Right People Makes All the Difference

The people you associate with determine 95% of your success or failure in life. Here’s how to refocus on the right relationships.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
7 Ways to be a Loud Listener Using Positive Body Language

7 Ways to be a Loud Listener Using Positive Body Language

The quality of your conversations will improve when you incorporate positive body language into them.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
What Made This Community Building Event One of the Most Impactful I’ve Ever Attended

What Made This Community Building Event One of the Most Impactful I’ve Ever Attended

David Nebinski brought together 40+ community builders to connect and learn from each other—here’s what I took away from it.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
What We Can Learn About Relationships from the Blue Zones

What We Can Learn About Relationships from the Blue Zones

People in the Blue Zones live longer—how can we learn from them?

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
How Many Hours Does it Actually Take to Make a New Friend

How Many Hours Does it Actually Take to Make a New Friend

Friendship expert Jeffrey Hall tells us it's a lot! I explore how we can balance the time needed to make new friends with our busy routines.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
How to Combat Loneliness in a World Manufactured for it

How to Combat Loneliness in a World Manufactured for it

Understanding the psychology of loneliness and and what it means for connecting.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
How to Reconnect Like No Time Has Passed (Even When it Has)

How to Reconnect Like No Time Has Passed (Even When it Has)

Picking back up with someone can feel awkward if a lot of time has passed—but it doesn’t have to.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
How to Make Friends as an Adult the Same Way You Did as a Kid

How to Make Friends as an Adult the Same Way You Did as a Kid

How getting to know others through shared activities creates the strongest friendships.

Devin Keane
Devin Keane
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