- Great ATTITUDE. Show you are interested in people and eager to learn more about them. Increase your attractiveness to others by actively listening and showing a sincere interest in what they have to say.
- Strong BELIEF. You must have a firm knowledge of and belief in what you are promoting. Believe in yourself and your product or service.
- Passion. Do what you love and love what you do. Once others can see that, things start to happen. You put the ball into motion.
- Ability to reach out and touch someone. This is where your networking skills really come into play: You’ve learned how to listen so you know how to help your contacts and you don’t hesitate to do it.
- Ability to ask open-ended questions and listen to the answers. When you ask a question like: “How did you get started in your business/profession?” You listen when they tell their story. They have to know that you are truly interested.
- Ability to be unique. What makes you different? This is not only a key to successful networking, it will also be a key to your business success. Be able to articulate first to yourself and then to others about why someone may want to utilize your services rather than your competitor.
- Ability to always have a gift. Give more than you expect to receive. Remember the Law of Reciprocity: No matter how small the give, they won’t forget it. I'm firmly convinced that those who give, receive other gifts in return from others in great abundance.
- Organizational skills. Be a true Boy Scout or Girl Scout. Always be ready for every occasion and be organized in your workplace. Always carry a pen and business cards for exchange or to write yourself notes for follow-up contacts.
- Ability to say "thank you" sincerely. How many times have you heard “Let's get together” or “I'll call you” and the contact ends there? Take the initiative! Send a note or give a call. Always make it from the heart.
- Ability to be real. Most people have their own internal lie detectors and can spot a phony a mile away. Don’t activate one, get out of your head and get into your heart!