Networking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Daniel Hallak. Highlighting the importance of focusing on giving rather than taking when it comes to making connections, he outlines a mindset shift to help you build better relationships — in a way that doesn’t feel gross. (Recorded at TEDxManitouSprings on December 3, 2022)
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@QudratUllahMollah
November 1, 2024 at 7:01 am
Nice 🎉🎉
@Yummyfied
November 1, 2024 at 7:02 am
Ok 6:37
@alxk3995
November 1, 2024 at 7:16 am
Reading the title as an IT guy: “what’s gross about tcp packets?!”.
@AbdulRahman-yp6oy
November 1, 2024 at 7:31 am
You are absolutely right 😅
@abe_ismain
November 1, 2024 at 8:37 am
Same
😅
@dinoearthianuniverse4906
November 3, 2024 at 1:37 am
Good one 😂
@ewuraamaetruwaasam7084
November 3, 2024 at 5:23 am
Felt the same too 😂.
@mindf4rt
November 3, 2024 at 6:49 pm
People Do Need To See Pamela Anderson.. duh the OSI model is inherently gross ;P
@mhma1976
November 1, 2024 at 7:25 am
Its both, there should be balance…give and get. Decent presentation.
@maulieight
November 1, 2024 at 7:39 am
7:45 Most people are not in the position to “become free of the fear from finding a job.” Ater all, it isnt the fear from finding a job: it is the fear of not finding a job. That is a luxury left to people that have a safety net to protect their well being after college with enough support (food, shelter, etc) to give them the time and opportunities to find employment while still being housed, fed, and having the necessary funds to cover college debt payments, health insurance, etc.
@dylanschulz9118
November 1, 2024 at 6:08 pm
It’s one of the paradoxes here. Because that safety becomes much easier when you are able to do be positive towards others like this, while it’s easier to give like that with such safety. But there’s value to this. If you want to have a positive community around you, it’s best to emulate and encourage that kind of behavior
@jantheisen774
November 1, 2024 at 8:27 am
One of the best TED talks I’ve heard on the most important topic to understand in business. Thank you!
@abe_ismain
November 1, 2024 at 8:36 am
Network TV channel?
@abe_ismain
November 1, 2024 at 8:38 am
After all you cant get money from things. Only from people…
😅
Noun is any person place or thing
@ClariceCao
November 1, 2024 at 8:40 am
nice talk
@mauroherrera9543
November 1, 2024 at 9:25 am
This was a pretty lame TedTalk. It’s just the speaker repeating “give to the other person” over and over and over again. I get the message but it’s pretty dry.
@nothinginteresting1662
November 1, 2024 at 9:44 am
“Business is all about people”
To most corporations, people are resources to be used. They proudly use that term as if it makes them sound smart.
Nice talk, but very distinct from reality.
@theAlps-i6l
November 1, 2024 at 10:20 am
I have heard this strategy many times before. But I think I would feel even more discusted if I went up to a millionaire and pretended to care about improving their monetary status. Because that’s what those people usually want. If I speak to someone to make their day better, I would have to guestimate what would make their day better. I would love to meet a sad millionaire and cheer them up. Lol
Charity is given by people who have the means to give. Some people are very poor. Time poor, energy poor, or just poor. But yeah I get it, it’s just harder to genuinely help someone who is better off than you.
@dylanschulz9118
November 1, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Maybe… But really, do this with your peers. A very accessible thing to do is organize things with friends and so on, and actively invite new people who are interesting. The investment in making pancakes together on a Saturday morning is not so large IMO
@Betweoxwitegan
November 1, 2024 at 8:51 pm
It’s true that “buying” social capital is harder as your wealth diminishes because our system is regressive, however it does show confidence and risk management on the givers part. The gift for social interaction doesn’t have to be expensive, it just has to be tailored and engaging. A potential investor in a personal enterprise likes magic? Then learn a simple magic trick that’s fun, etc.
@UnknowAnswerislam
November 1, 2024 at 11:07 am
Team TED, please add an audio track system to the video. Adding other languages will make it much easier for us to understand, like MrBeast Do. 👍👍
@rustyspottedcat8885
November 1, 2024 at 3:08 pm
Networking == Mafia
@OpenCourseFree1
November 1, 2024 at 4:49 pm
❤
@SapphireStahl
November 1, 2024 at 5:13 pm
I want to tell everyone about someone amazing. His name is Jesus. He loves us so much. First Corinthians 15:3-7 tells us that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and on the third day rose from the dead. He did this so that we may be able to enter Heaven through him. All you have to do is put your faith and trust in him, accept him as Lord and savior, and follow him. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten son that whosever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life” God is so good. Jesus is coming very soon. There have been signs of him coming. “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.” Matthew 24:7. There are earthquakes, floods, wars, rumors of wars, evil, and wickedness happening right now. These are the signs. Jesus will come any day, you don’t want to be left behind. The tribulation will be like nothing you have ever seen before, and it’s not good. I am warning you, get saved before it’s too late.
@chubbygreyhound1198
November 1, 2024 at 8:40 pm
Networking is incredibly grim. Very important if you choose to enter the sort of soulless, money-driven world that requires it, but still incredibly soulless.
@chubbygreyhound1198
November 1, 2024 at 8:40 pm
Networking is incredibly grim. Very important if you choose to enter the sort of soulless, money-driven world that requires it, but still incredibly depressing.
@PavelSusin
November 1, 2024 at 11:54 pm
Another daft version of Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People” from 1936, filled to the brim with buzztalk, repeats itself without need and provides no new insights.
@mariaantoniettamontella9173
November 2, 2024 at 5:39 am
grfandioso
@unknown-x1z3
November 2, 2024 at 7:58 am
Wow!
@AlanDavid-v5m
November 2, 2024 at 2:05 pm
Thanks!
@rashedctg2441
November 2, 2024 at 9:58 pm
Great
@cezarras
November 2, 2024 at 11:46 pm
Isn’t this exactly what Jesus was teaching? Semms like this was discovered more then 2000 years ago and not only in one culture…
@no_one514
November 3, 2024 at 9:18 pm
10:17am 11-4-24 MON
@soorenapars
November 4, 2024 at 2:43 am
Act like those motivational talkers, artificial behavior and exaggerated body language.👎
@jfrenatocwb
November 4, 2024 at 5:50 am
nice, great job
@whiteheavn
November 4, 2024 at 2:34 pm
but yea dont expect the same people will give the same feedback to you
@Umi-s7f
November 6, 2024 at 8:04 pm
I feel the question “what can I give?” instead of “what can I get?” makes people more aware of their capabilities and value. This allows people to feel good just like how we feel happy after helping someone else, which gives them confidence so they tend to enjoy and value the relationship more.