Networking. You either love it or hate it – but either way, it's important to recognize how it can affect career growth. It doesn't matter whether you're an introvert, an extrovert, or something in between, putting yourself out there in a constructive and collaborative way can help you develop both personally and professionally. In fact, for employees, it may be exactly what you need to refresh your outlook and bring fresh motivation to your role. For freelancers, it's arguably even more important, acting as a doorway to new clients and more work.