In a nutshell? "Ask! Get yourself out there. Think 'little and often' when it comes to connecting with people and new ideas. Remember, helping others can help you."
Get involved
Returning from an extended leave is the perfect 'excuse' for asking to attend, or simply joining without prior approval, meetings...
Collaborate
This isn't about keeping up with the Joneses but tapping into what the peers you admire are doing, in order...