Whatever we do, wherever we go, we are going to be around other people. I know people who, given a choice, would rather not have anything to do with other folks, sad as that may be.
World Class performers are masters of networking. They can make people feel warm and welcome by being in their presence with just a few well-chosen words. Facilitating social intercourse is a learned talent and not one that happens without a lot of commitment and real effort. Networking builds relationships; relationships build trust and trust builds a life/career.
With Who?
I would recommend you start with everyone you meet. As you get to know people, concentrate on the folks who appear to be naturally confident. The older I get, the less tolerant I am of people with negative attitudes.
Natural Attraction
Through a process that I like to call natural attraction, concentrate on people, you can introduce to each other. What value can someone you know, offer to another acquaintance that you have?
Do these introductions every chance you get. Think about who you know that can help someone that you have just met or maybe someone who has been a longtime friend, ally or associate.
When?
I recommend doing it with reckless abandon, willingly, freely and unconditionally. Be a facilitator. Do it for the love of helping someone create value not for your financial gain but for the sake of building great relationships.
Build more trust, build better relationships ~ Think World Class