Once you’ve dipped your toe into the pool of networking (or once you have jumped in the deep end) and you’ve made a few friends.
Are you connected to those friends on all of your online networks? Or perhaps you talk to the same people at the offline events you attend. Either way, you’ve become part […]
People move like snails in the summer. It’s muggy, it’s hot, and even the short trip from the air conditioned car to the air conditioned building can seem like a million miles. You may be wondering where all the networkers are.
They’re not gone
While going to the same events with the same people ad nauseam is […]
A pretty good article from Buzzy Gordon over at About.com – my favorite line in the article is:
Greet each new acquaintance with an openness to learn more about that person, a willingness to help, and an offer to stay in touch.
Because it really can be that simple, at least at the beginning. Getting used to […]
When you give of yourself in referrals, in being friendly, in helping, that’s a noble and wonderful thing. You are well liked and people know they can count on you.
Make sure you don’t fall into the trap of, “Oh, if you don’t have money ask Sue, she’ll help you out.”
That will make you […]
Neworking can happen in a strictly business setting, but many clients are those you have other things in common with.
The new FOX Weather Beta is a great way to test the theory.
Storm chasers and weather buffs are some of the most hardcore people I know. These people bond over storms and weather and […]
When you’re at an event, you want to make sure you aren’t grinning like a psycho-killer.
When you’re at an event, you want to make sure you look approachable and friendly and keep smiling.
Gosh, doesn’t that seem like a tall order…you have to walk this fine line between not smiley enough and far too smiley. […]
Networking is the beginning. The beginning of friendships, the beginning of business relationships, the beginning of parenting. Connecting with other people – live and uncut – is something that can benefit everyone.
Darren Rowse (of Problogger & Digital Photography School) blogged at Scribefire about offline ways to promote your blog. Networking skills can take any […]
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Everyone has personal space. You may have two feet and I may have six inches of personal space but its there. We don’t want people getting into that space until we know them well enough to feel comfortable with the touching.
The […]
Continuing our series of “What happens if you’re sitting next to…..” detailing what kinds of people you end up sitting with at a networking event, and what to do about it.
The Hecklers
These are the folks that think the speaker doesn’t know what they’re talking about.
They will point out flaws in the presentation, […]
I know it seems like I’m just being defensive,but really, schmoozing has such a negative connotation that no matter what tone of voice you use, it makes networking sound like a bad thing or a chore. Networking isn’t a chore, it’s how business runs and things get done.
Being Negative Doesn’t End Well […]
Stop being who you were in high school
Written by Jennifer Gniadecki [email] for b5media.
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