Nowadays it’s easy to lose sight of the incredible network of people you’ve met along the way. Most of us don’t take the time to actively catalog our connections—yet that’s precisely what separates the average professional from a “superconnector.” Thierry Hillewaere, VP of Marketing at KnowledgeNet.ai, has an eye-opening strategy: sit down, grab a pen and pad, and make a list of everyone you know.
It might sound simple, but the act of deliberately recording and keeping track of your network is transformative. Even at the beginning of your career, you likely know far more people than you realize. But when it comes time to “network,” we often struggle to think of a single name. Why does this happen? Because we haven’t made it a habit to remember and nurture those relationships.
That’s where KnowledgeNet.ai steps in. The platform acts as your personal CRM, tracking all of your professional relationships, managing interactions, and providing insights on who you should reconnect with—helping you stay on top of your network without the manual effort.
The Superconnector Strategy: Keeping Your Network Fresh
Superconnectors don’t wait for an event or a need to remember who’s in their network. Instead, they actively keep their relationships alive by creating what’s essentially a personal CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. This means regularly updating who they know, reaching out, and ensuring those relationships don’t fade away.
Develop an instinct for nurturing relationships. Every time you switch jobs or enter a new phase in your career, you need to make a list of all the people you want to stay close with. You should know that your career isn’t just built on your skills or achievements but also on the strength of the relationships you maintain along the way.
The approach is simple but powerful: if someone intrigues your or has insight you find valuable, make an effort to connect, whether it’s over coffee or a quick message. These interactions will shape your career by building a trusted network of people who not only support your growth but also inspire you to aim higher.
How to Build Your Personal Network System
So how can you start thinking—and acting—like a superconnector? Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Automated Network Mapping: Forget trying to remember every person you’ve ever worked with. KnowledgeNet.ai automates the process of building a network map by pulling data from your contacts, emails, and professional interactions, giving you a clear overview of who you know.
- Identify Key Relationships: The platform’s AI analyzes your network and identifies the relationships that matter most. KnowledgeNet.ai helps you prioritize those connections and identify who you should reconnect with.
- Create a List within KnowledgeNet.aiout every person you’ve worked with, collaborated with, or met through your professional and personal journeys. Don’t limit yourself to high-profile names; think of everyone from colleagues to professors, mentors, friends, and acquaintances. You’ll be surprised at how quickly the list grows.
- Identify Key Relationships Once your list is complete, identify the people who have had the most impact on you. Who helped you get to where you are today? Who inspires you? Who do you wish you were still in touch with? Prioritize these connections and reach out to them.
- Create a System like KnowledgeNet.ai to automatically track your interactions. Simply create a post or send and email to log details such as when you last connected, key discussion points, and when to follow up. This automated approach helps keep your relationships fresh and ensures you stay on top of ongoing communications without missing any opportunities.
- Be Proactive Don’t wait for a reason to connect. Take the initiative to reach out, whether it’s to grab a coffee, send an email, or check in on social media. The goal is to build genuine, ongoing relationships, not just to ask for favors when you need something.
Turn Your Network into a Power Move
Knowing who you know—and taking advantage of tools like KnowledgeNet.ai—is one of the most powerful moves you can make for your career. Rather than letting your network go dormant, you can actively cultivate relationships that open doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and insights.
If you aspire to a be a Superconnector you cannot rely on chance when it comes to your network—you need to take deliberate steps to manage and grow them. With KnowledgeNet.ai, you can do this without the hassle.
Let KnowledgeNet.ai transform the way you manage your network so you can focus on what truly matters: building strong, lasting relationships that drive your career forward. Your network is one of your greatest assets—start managing it like a superconnector today.
