How (not) to introduce 2 people
Channel: George Kao
Date: 11/12/2020

You’re a connector and love introducing people to each other. It can be a wonderful (sometimes career-changing) effect when it’s the right match!

Yet, when it’s the wrong match — unfortunately much of the time — by being the connector, you just added a burden to them. Now they’re in an awkward position you’ve forced them into, where one person, if they don’t want to connect, will come across as unfriendly or unapproachable.

Still, the benefits are big enough that it’s worth learning to do this well. You can make deep positive lasting impressions for many people.

Before you make an intro, think carefully about the following...

Blog post:
https://georgekao.medium.com/how-not-to-introduce-2-people-2626d86fab2d