Give Before You Go

Before ending any conversation, offer something of value: a relevant article, an introduction to someone helpful, or a specific insight for the problem they just described.

"I just read something about [their topic] — let me send it to you." This small gift creates a natural reason to follow up: the note you send next isn't a cold ping, but the delivery of something you already promised.

Generosity is the most memorable networking move because so few people actually do it.