Hello world! We are Dunbar. We are here to help you discover, nurture & harness the full potential of your network because we believe that a strong network is fundamental to career success. Follow us & join the waitlist as we start this journey together. buff.ly/47uADMG

Networking is the act of engaging in mindful, meaningful and mutually beneficial interactions. We call this approach "networking with intent", and it's built on three pillars: discovering your network, nurturing relationships & harnessing those connections.buff.ly/422coUO

In our latest journal entry, we share how sociology, history and our mission led us to choosing the name Dunbar! buff.ly/4bcj1Ia

Less social networking, more network science! In part 1 of our series on seminal network science theories, we introduce Milgram's "small world experiment", Granovetter's "strength of weak ties", and Burt's work on bridging "structural holes" in networks. buff.ly/48VFb01

Discover your network, nurture your relationships and harness those connections - these are the 3 main pillars of what we call networking with intent.

Helping others doesn't just make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, it also plants the seeds for your own future success. Read on to learn about how and why helping others inevitably pays off! buff.ly/3StOXzr

The world is smaller than you may think, it's time to leverage the strength of your weak ties and become the broker of structural holes between groups. Review 3 of the most prominent network science theories below.

People are generally much more willing to help than we tend to believe. Read more on why you should not hesitate to ask your network for help, and how best to go about it in today's article. buff.ly/48k73d8

While it may initially seem counterintuitive to invest your time and expertise without getting something in return, helping others solidifies your position in your network as a trusted person, positively impacts your reputation, fosters reciprocity and even makes you luckier.

Travel back in time with us to learn about some tried, true and timeless networking tactics of influential figures throughout history. buff.ly/49j3LrM

Our take on how to make thoughtful requests when asking your network for help.

In today's post, we share techniques that can help you develop the right habits: closing the loop, adopting a networking mindset, and putting in the work to make sure you reach out at the right time. We also launch our first survey to learn from you! buff.ly/3OX1Vow

Moving forward, we want to hear more from you as well! Surely over your career, you developed habits, tactics and workflows for maintaining and nurturing connections, and in this survey, we ask you to share them with us and the community! buff.ly/42SZt89

Trust is the glue that binds professional relationships together. But, what actually plays into being perceived as trustworthy? Read our latest journal entry to find out. buff.ly/3uSp9Fx

A conscious and intentional approach to networking should draw on decades of network science research. This field understands the dynamic nature of human networks and the complexity of real-world relationships.

Luck is not an abstract concept - it’s something that we can optimize for. A strong network is a big factor in increasing your chances of luck. Today, we explore what philosophers, scientists and we have to say about luck! buff.ly/48WbMlm

Three habits, exercised mindfully and genuinely, can have an outsized impact on nurturing your network!

Three habits to make connections count: close the loop after an introduction or favor, take notes to reach your network at the right time and practice keeping your network in mind as you go about your day. It will be appreciated & opportunities will come up.