Networking Nugget

Networking is a Mindset When you stand in the checkout line at the grocery, you probably do like I do and take a quick peek at whatever celebrity story the tabloids are trying to spin, avoid looking at the candy bars seductively sitting on the … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget #12

Networking is About Giving First Think of the amazing power you'll gain from following the advice from this quote. You will always feel better about yourself and you might make someone else feel better also. This can do a lot, not only for your … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget #11

The Business "Setting" (or Elevator Awareness) Always be ready and able to pull out the answers to the following questions whenever you meet a new contact: At a conference, meeting, convention, or a client call: What is your business pitch? Do you … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 10 – The Business “Setting” (or Elevator Awareness)

Do It Now, Every Day, Instead of Waiting for Holidays Every day is a holiday when you remember someone. When I was in a Los Angeles hotel gift shop, I found a book of New York poems for my friend Bill (I know, New York poems in LA?), as well as two … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 9 – Do It Now, Every Day, Instead of Waiting for Holidays

Keep Contacts on Your Radar Screen Whether you're at work, at the health club, at the store, on a trip, or in your community, keep people on your radar. I buy clients and friends gifts when I see something they would like. One of my friends loves … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 8 – Keep Contacts on Your Radar Screen

Reconnect with Contacts You Already Know Find ways to nurture relationships. Here are a few hints. I know I'm repeating myself, yet these are vital to your networking success: Listen and learn. Everyone likes to talk about themselves. When you … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 7 – Reconnect with Contacts You Already Know