The Problem With Traditional Networking Events (And What to Do Instead)
If you’ve ever left a professional networking event feeling more awkward than inspired… you’re not alone. ✅ You shook hands.✅ You exchanged LinkedIn profiles.✅ You smiled through shallow small talk. But when you got home, there was no follow-up, no real opportunity—just a vague sense of wasted time. Let’s be honest: traditional networking events are broken. And professionals are starting to see through the performance. What’s Actually Wrong With These Events? So What’s the Alternative? Ethical networking.It’s not a buzzword. It’s a better model—built around contribution, shared growth, and mutual respect. At EN.Community, we believe you shouldn’t have to “sell yourself” at awkward mixers. Instead: ✅ Help someone solve a problem → Earn Ethical Network Rating (ENR)✅ Mentor a peer → Be recognized publicly✅ Share knowledge → Build credibility through contribution We create ongoing, organic interactions that grow over time—not pressure-cooked moments in a conference hall. It’s Time to Ditch the Elevator Pitch You don’t need to pitch yourself in 60 seconds.You need space to show up authentically and be recognized for what you contribute. That’s the heart of ethical networking—and it’s exactly what we’re building at EN.Community. 🙌 If you’re ready to connect without the cringe, join our waitlist.MVP launches soon.🔗 https://en.community/waitlist
