You had a brilliant chat at an event…
But a week later? It’s fizzled.
No follow-up. No relationship. No ripple effect.
That used to be me.
I assumed they’d call if they wanted to take it forward…
(They didn’t.)
The problem is, if like me you’ve got a bit of a shy side (often shaped by old habits or learned behaviuor), it’s easy to hang back.
You don’t follow up, because deep down, it feels safer not to offer, less chance of being let down or rejected.
But what if you started doing it differently?
These days, when someone shares something I genuinely think is smart, funny, or painfully true, I might ask:
“Would you mind if I turned that into a post?”
It does three things:
✨ It honours them
✨ It keeps the insight alive
✨ It shows you’re listening, not just networking for show
�� Mini tip: Tag them. Share it.
Let that real-life moment breathe a little longer online.
Influence isn’t just built on stage.
Often it’s built from the genuine relationships that stem from the quiet follow-up.
