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WOW NETWORKING - A to Z |
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If only for a moment,
You happen a glance my way
Stop by for a brief hello
Extend your hand to say.
If only for a moment,
I could catch your name
Perhaps I would come to know
A life not quite the same.
If only for a moment,
We could exchange a pleasantry
The next time we chance to meet
Possibly business friends we’d be.
It takes time and energy to develop and sustain a network. It can be done…and for sure, it is worth it. Network – a two-syllable word comprised of “net” and “work.” Does your net work? Listed below are A-Z tips, tricks, and tactics to help you build a strong and vibrant network for now, and into the future.
Act with consistency in all that you do and do not use, abuse, or take advantage of any person in your network.
Always have your antennae up and on – you may discover a contact, piece of information, or an idea that is perfect to share with someone in your network.
Ask questions. Sooner or later you will you uncover the source, or resource, that you need. Just keep asking.
Be yourself. It’s that simple.
Become an expert at something and then let others know what that is. Be able to verbalize it in no more than five words.
Build a relationship constructed upon a solid, durable foundation.
Cultivate connections with all types of people, from all walks of life, from a broad range of professions.
Details are a big deal when you are networking and details do matter. Details help you remember a conversation, a name, a thought
Exemplify excellence and energy, and serve as an example to each and every network connection.
Foster friendships by freely sharing resources and ideas; have some fun while you’re at it.
Give to others with a generous and happy heart; reject a “what’s in it for me” mentality.
H-e-l-l-o: five letters of the alphabet that can forever change your life.
Help somebody succeed and as you do, you’ll be more successful.
Investing time in the right relationship almost always produces a positive payoff.
Joy is the special surprise that comes with meeting a new person.
Kindness counts in developing and maintaining your network.
Lasting relationships are a by-product of listening, laughing, and learning together…maybe you know the Bill Withers’ song, Lean On Me.
Listen more than you talk. You’ll learn something and it could be the thing that changes the course of your life.
Little things count. And it’s the little things that can make or break a relationship with someone in your network.
Look for links and linkages. Who do you know that knows somebody that knows somebody that knows somebody?
Make it matter; make it count; make a difference.
Make time to meet new people.
Master the art of crafting relationships instead of perfecting the habit of gathering business cards.
Nurture your network; you will reap abundant rewards in so doing.
Online, or offline, we still need each other to survive and thrive in today’s competitive market.
Organization is crucial in maintaining your network. Tap into tools such as JibberJobber to support this endeavor.
Plant seeds of friendship. Tend them over time. Enjoy the harvest.
Preserve the confidentiality of your relationship with members of your network. Keep the private stuff private.
Purposefully strive to develop win-win relationships for the long run; not the short haul.
Quietly go out of your way to be there, especially when you know someone in your network is struggling or needs a helping hand…a few minutes of your
time will mean so much.
Reach out to others and your life will be richly rewarded.
Recognize the talents of others to build professional friendships based on mutual respect.
Referrals can be gleaned by asking your network for their recommendations.
Share what you know; seek out what you don’t.
Stay in touch with a quick phone call, a brief e-mail, or a face-to-face chat.
Step up and serve others with integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
Surround yourself with people who build you up instead of bring you down.
Treat others the way you expect them to treat you.
Trust is the root of a long-lasting relationship.
Undergird your network with caring, character, and competence.
Value your relationships and work hard to keep them healthy.
Waste no time in offering support, help, and encouragement to members of your network.
Word-of-mouth can help build a winning network.
Xcel (OK, excel) at inviting others to become a part of your network.
You, your network. It all starts with YOU.
Can you add somjething for Z?
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Billie Sucher has an unwavering passion for her life-work as a careertransition consultant, outplacement specialist, resume writer, speaker,trainer and poet. Since 1985, she has provided career services toindividuals, executive-level to entry-level, coast-to-coast. Billie holds aMaster's Degree in Counseling, industry certifications, and her resume/cover letter work is featured in numerous resume and cover letterpublications. The author of Between Jobs: Recover, Rethink, Rebuild andBaseball for Life, she invites you to visit her website at www.billiesucher.com or e-mail:
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i love this one "Look for links and linkages. Who do you know that knows somebody that knows somebody that knows somebody?", that's really the purpose of networking, huh? and it's great, whoever discovered or started this one must be given a two thumbs up..
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June 16, 2009
Wow, this was a good article! I'm an extrovert in an innovert's body...I really want to build my network but I tend to hold myself back. Thanks for the info. Another good article (albeit a little shorter) is at http://myinterviewtips.com/200...b-search/.
Thanks again!
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June 26, 2009
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No matter where you’ve been, or where you’re going, a network is one of the greatest gifts you’ll ever know. It is an imperative tool for the unemployed. It need not be vast; it need not be global; it need not be comprised of the most important or influential of persons. Start with one name, one contact and build from there. Simply stated, a network is a collection of human beings who know you, like you, and trust you enough to want to do something with you, just because you are you.
