Comments on: Six Essentials for Networking http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/ Growing your business through the power of relationships Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:25:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Common Purpose http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-610 Common Purpose Thu, 01 May 2008 10:03:43 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-610 It is also important to develop ‘turbulent’ as well as ‘support’ networks. The people in your turbulent network will tell you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it. You should ensure that the purpose of the network is not to exclude others, and build a network that is bigger than the individuals involved. Research carried out by international leadership development organisation Common Purpose has revealed a change in attitude towards networks and networking, with 68% of those surveyed expecting to increase their networking activity over the next five years. This rises to 75% within 25-44 year olds. It is also important to develop ‘turbulent’ as well as ‘support’ networks. The people in your turbulent network will tell you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it.

You should ensure that the purpose of the network is not to exclude others, and build a network that is bigger than the individuals involved.

Research carried out by international leadership development organisation Common Purpose has revealed a change in attitude towards networks and networking, with 68% of those surveyed expecting to increase their networking activity over the next five years. This rises to 75% within 25-44 year olds.

]]> By: Hazel Walker http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-650 Hazel Walker Mon, 05 May 2008 01:16:55 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-650 I like this blog, thanks. I consistently use the Rolodex Dip, it is a great way to stay connected and people like the little surprise interactions. Equalize yourself is very powerful. I will pass that one on to many of my students. Hazel I like this blog, thanks. I consistently use the Rolodex Dip, it is a great way to stay connected and people like the little surprise interactions.

Equalize yourself is very powerful. I will pass that one on to many of my students.

Hazel

]]> By: The Sales Hub » 6 Tips for Successful Networking http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-658 The Sales Hub » 6 Tips for Successful Networking Mon, 05 May 2008 14:43:19 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-658 [...] came across this quick-read post this morning in my RSS reader.  The post is from Networking Now and gives 6 essentials for networking success.  They come from a book by Christine Comaford-Lynch [...] […] came across this quick-read post this morning in my RSS reader.  The post is from Networking Now and gives 6 essentials for networking success.  They come from a book by Christine Comaford-Lynch […]

]]> By: Erika Flora http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-668 Erika Flora Wed, 07 May 2008 01:50:02 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-668 This is such an awesome concept and something I wholehartedly believe and always try to practice. Here are some things I have done and had great success from: 1) Always think of ways you can help people out. Whether that be by putting them in touch with a good contact, writing an unsolicited recommendaiton for them on LinkedIn, or giving them a piece of advice. For example, if someone gives me a business card, and it has a crappy email address, something like erika212907@cox.net, I turn them onto buying their name or their company's name as a domain. It only costs about $9 a year, and erika@erikaflora.com sounds way more slick. Plus, it allows you to begin to create a brand for yourself. 2) Give people a small, cool gift. Years ago, a friend told me about the idea of a "my favorites" birthday party. When you send out invitations, you ask everyone to bring a gift of something that is their favorite - their favorite CD, book, toy, gadget...whatever. That year, I collected some really cool stuff from my friends - I was turned onto a new CD, a book I had never read, etc. Do that with the people you meet. It doesn't have to be anything big, just something thoughtful. In the past, I have given copies of some of my favorites book to business contacts, and it has gotten a really good response. This is such an awesome concept and something I wholehartedly believe and always try to practice. Here are some things I have done and had great success from:

1) Always think of ways you can help people out. Whether that be by putting them in touch with a good contact, writing an unsolicited recommendaiton for them on LinkedIn, or giving them a piece of advice. For example, if someone gives me a business card, and it has a crappy email address, something like erika212907@cox.net, I turn them onto buying their name or their company’s name as a domain. It only costs about $9 a year, and erika@erikaflora.com sounds way more slick. Plus, it allows you to begin to create a brand for yourself.
2) Give people a small, cool gift. Years ago, a friend told me about the idea of a “my favorites” birthday party. When you send out invitations, you ask everyone to bring a gift of something that is their favorite - their favorite CD, book, toy, gadget…whatever. That year, I collected some really cool stuff from my friends - I was turned onto a new CD, a book I had never read, etc. Do that with the people you meet. It doesn’t have to be anything big, just something thoughtful. In the past, I have given copies of some of my favorites book to business contacts, and it has gotten a really good response.

]]> By: Cheryl R http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-692 Cheryl R Fri, 09 May 2008 02:47:23 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-692 Love this synopsis of 6 great ways to network. It really is all about giving. what you cast on the waters will always come back to you. I too, like this blog and find it very helpful Love this synopsis of 6 great ways to network. It really is all about giving. what you cast on the waters will always come back to you. I too, like this blog and find it very helpful

]]> By: KJ http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-711 KJ Sun, 11 May 2008 14:13:55 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-711 This is a great article about networking. Every networking principle has been summarized into this article. Especially the fact of “Palm Up” Networking, doing to the society will in turn reap benefits to you. I appreciate the Author for summarizing the principles. Great work :-) This is a great article about networking. Every networking principle has been summarized into this article. Especially the fact of “Palm Up” Networking, doing to the society will in turn reap benefits to you. I appreciate the Author for summarizing the principles. Great work :-)

]]> By: The Savannah Bookkeeper http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-768 The Savannah Bookkeeper Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:42:17 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2008/04/30/%e2%80%9csix-essentials-for-networking%e2%80%9d/#comment-768 Having just recently joined the BNI community I have found a tremendous amount of knowledge to use in my networking activities. Thank you for all your information and especially this article on “Six Essentials for Networking” this will be the topic for my next BNI meeting as I have assumed the position of Education Coordinator. I have put myself in this position to push harder into understanding the fundamentals of networking and WOMBAT. Thanks again Ivan for the great content. Having just recently joined the BNI community I have found a tremendous amount of knowledge to use in my networking activities. Thank you for all your information and especially this article on “Six Essentials for Networking” this will be the topic for my next BNI meeting as I have assumed the position of Education Coordinator. I have put myself in this position to push harder into understanding the fundamentals of networking and WOMBAT. Thanks again Ivan for the great content.

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