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Social Chemistry

Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection

Marissa King

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Chapter Overview

Description

Social Chemistry (2020) is a fresh research-based approach to something that many professionals regard as a necessary evil: networking. The author demystifies how we network and explains the different networking modes available to us. The result is a convincing argument for the transformative power of good networking.

Who Should Listen

  • Anyone who hates the idea of traditional networking events
  • Professionals who are inundated with business cards but can’t leverage their networks
  • Everyone who’s wanted to connect with a stranger but wasn’t quite sure how to do it

About the Authors

Marissa King is a professor of organizational behavior at Yale University with a special interest in networks, social influence, and group dynamics. Her work on networking has been deployed in the opioid crisis and the fight against the loneliness epidemic. Her research features in publications like the New York Times and the Atlantic.