Diversify Your Network Without Tokenizing the Folks You Wish to Attract

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, you want to diversify your network</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">authentically</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. Where do you begin? The process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not quite sure how to define your goals. Those efforts can also lead to tokenism without thoughtful consideration given to the</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">people</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">behind the demographics.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Erica and India return to break down the concept of</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">network diversification</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">with actionable and, yes,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">authentic</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">steps to help you broaden your associations as well as cultivate greater awareness of the world around you. </span></p> <p><strong>In this discussion:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Defining</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">authenticity</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">diversity</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">in the context of network development</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Identifying new-to-you sources for information, art, and opinion</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Vetting your roster of go-to experts</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Avoiding the pitfalls of tokenization</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Reconsidering your</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">normal</span></em></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Connecting to a variety of opportunities</span></