Tall Poppy Syndrome: when people are ‘cut down to size’ for their successes and achievements. Don’t be a weed killer — read on for five easy ways to empower and elevate women.

With the right approach, networking can be much like dominoes — some careful set-up and patience are required, but one tiny-yet-focused flick of the finger can cause an enormously successful effect.

Being part of a community of individuals who uplift and encourage one another contributes to your personal and professional growth — and continued learning — and helps get your heel in the door. This is the merry time of year for good wishes, and women are in need of cheer and community more than ever — so this is a perfect opportunity to reach out to people you may have let slip from your radar.

There really is no way around it — success isn’t truly possible without networking. And networking is most effective if you act on these three little words…