This is a great list. I agree there is high ROI on small actions that have to do with the flow of useful information, making and reinforcing connections, and giving feedback. It has also been my experience that people in EA have been highly likely to accept my 1-1 meetings even if the person doesn’t know me nor do we have mutual connections.
Going along with the feedback form idea and your statement “People can only assume what you want unless you tell them”: I’d add to the list that quickly giving or asking for feedback from another person is super useful, especially after you’ve interacted with the individual for a while and you have rapport. It only needs to take a minute or two. Praise makes people feel good, stay motivated and double down on strengths. Criticism helps remove blind spots and shows that the giver cares about the growth of the receiver. When coming from a place of caring, these build trust.
This is a great list. I agree there is high ROI on small actions that have to do with the flow of useful information, making and reinforcing connections, and giving feedback. It has also been my experience that people in EA have been highly likely to accept my 1-1 meetings even if the person doesn’t know me nor do we have mutual connections.
Going along with the feedback form idea and your statement “People can only assume what you want unless you tell them”: I’d add to the list that quickly giving or asking for feedback from another person is super useful, especially after you’ve interacted with the individual for a while and you have rapport. It only needs to take a minute or two. Praise makes people feel good, stay motivated and double down on strengths. Criticism helps remove blind spots and shows that the giver cares about the growth of the receiver. When coming from a place of caring, these build trust.