The Future of Networking with Tim Johnson of 4Networking (The Big Barefoot Interview)

If the idea of networking leaves you cold with its image of sharp suits, marketing hype and palpable inauthenticity, it may be time to give business-focussed meetings a second chance. Things are changing, and at the leading edge is Tim Johnson of 4Networking - "The only truly joined-up national business network". Of particular interest in this Big Barefoot interview is how - in these times of major transformation - men particularly are having to change in the face of new, more feminine values and ethics in business. "The networking scene has changed fundamentally. That old suit of armour and camouflage of over-confidence, sprinkled with a good dose of BS, no longer cuts it," says Tim. "Authenticity is more important and that scares the life out of men because they often don’t know WHO they are themselves, and if they find out, they are scared to reveal it!" Whilst living with a new authenticity and vulnerability in an integral way is far from easy, it may be literally 'do or die' time and that's what Carl Munson will be asking Tim about, among other metaphysical aspects of doing business. "To address these issues at 4N we’ve developed the '4N way', which guides people along a path from a fear-based survival mentality, to a place of living a life of independence, interdependence and self-belief," adds Tim. More about 4Networking here: http://www.4networking.biz/ www.thebarefootbroadcast.com