How can we transform our networking motivation from that of selfish intentions to genuine interest in those around you ?

As a business student, networking is crucial, but I often see people network purely for their own gain- they don't actually care about the people they are talking to, they just want to advance their career. I've found this makes our industry appear quite disingenuous and it is difficult to assess when you've actually made a friend in your field versus when someone wants something from you. How can we approach networking so that we are truly interested in meeting new people, allowing opportunities from connections to arise naturally? How can we balance maintaining integrity in that way with seeking out career growth?

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