Effective Networking, done correctly, can lead to many business opportunities. Not networking effectively can actually cost you a job, business and personal relationships. Learn to network well and you will reap the immense rewards of being known, liked and trusted as a Connector!
Here are some tips to help you get started on your journey.
Remember, networking [...]
As a Networking Coach, I’m often asked how to get higher numbers of connections. Unfortunately, these folks don’t understand that networking is about quality connections, not about number of connections. It’s not just telling others that you have x connections, but it is about the value in those connections.
Networking is not about [...]
I was reading Scott Ingram’s post this morning about launching some Happy Hours events for his Network in Austin Events. If you haven’t read any of Scott’s posts, you can check them out on his blog. What I like most about Scott’s writing is that his advice is totally down-to-earth and makes lots of sense. [...]
Continue Reading...Networking is THE most important component of your success. If done strategically and diligently, it can increase your net worth and your power exponentially. If not done properly, it’s like signing your business “death warrant!”
It is YOUR responsibility to build your network with care.
That means you must invest the time and energy into making it [...]
Ok, you’ve just “survived” attending a new networking event. Congratulations! It’s new to you because it was your first time attending. There were quite a few people there that you met for the first time. You’ve spent a few minutes “socializing” with each of them, asking the typical ice breaker questions and you feel as [...]
Continue Reading...Syncopated Beats
Creativity is born of unexpected ideas contributing to a single cause. Few networks live in a space of total innovation. The need comes in “fits and starts” and is met in short periods of intense concentration, or after an extended period of rest. The ebbs and flows of imagination and [...]
Networking Rhythmically
Moving a network or team into action requires a steady beat. March steadily towards a goal and punctuate each step. Let your network know what is happening.
1. Ask them to contribute ideas, strategies or forms that might help you with a specific project or idea.
2. Express gratitude immediately and don’t wait too long before [...]
Network using intentional rhythms. For musicians, an easy ¾ time waltz invites people to dance in predictable patterns to comforting cadences. It is the rhythm of the heart – calm, inclusive and predictable. Establish relationships with ease and maintain them with gentle appreciation. Adopt a servant leader stance to help those in your network. Supply [...]
Continue Reading...Power Thought of the Week with Patricia Parham, Ph.D.
Networking Flows
Powerful networking creates a flow of energy, a current that pulls others into it. Ideas hook people and pull them into the flow. Common interests attract others, be they mainstream, heretical or extreme. Is your communication matter of fact, compelling, witty [...]
By thorsen January 21st, 2010
“I don’t bother with LinkedIn because it’s too much work.”
“LinkedIn isn’t fun. I’d rather play on Facebook. “
I hear many people complain about LinkedIn. That’s a shame because the people I hear complaining about LinkedIn are some of the finest professionals I know in the bricks-and-mortar [...]
