Committees Quote by Lauren Hasson
““When choosing committees, look for opportunities that will help you level up as opposed to volunteering for the sake of volunteering. Ultimately, what I am involved in today either fulfills me personally, or it fulfills a strategic objective. Try everything once and then whittle down your list by evaluating afterwards with these questions: - Did I meet the people I wanted to meet? - Did it help me meet people who have influence? - Will it bring me visibility? - Will it get me decision-making power or a seat at a table I wouldn't normally get a seat at? - Is it worth attending again? It wasn't long after I started prioritizing networking that people began to notice that i was looped in. When people came to me with their work issues, I either had the answers to their questions, or I knew exactly where to send them. Since I had networked across all levels within my company, I was in a unique position to be helpful up and down the org chart.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Networking Strategies, 2023
Choose committees that advance personal growth and strategic goals, then evaluate their value.
In simple terms: Pick useful committees, assess outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Align networking with goals.
Themes
career
networking
strategy
Mood
strategic
practical
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- job search
- leadership meetings
- industry events
Key Concepts
personal development
influence
visibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Which committees truly advance your career?
- How do you measure networking success?
A Different Perspective
Time spent may not always yield measurable returns.
