Comments on: The New Rules Of Networking http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2009/11/28/the-new-rules-of-networking/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:28:36 +0100 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Karen Susman http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2009/11/28/the-new-rules-of-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-14406 Karen Susman Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:12:21 +0000 http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/?p=3486#comment-14406 Great article. If you can get over yourself when you enter the room and look at networking as an opportunity to learn and to help others, not only is that commendable, it relaxes you and puts others at ease. Many people hate to network because they don't want to be pushy and sales oriented. Listen. Be curious. Be helpful. Build relationships. Great article. If you can get over yourself when you enter the room and look at networking as an opportunity to learn and to help others, not only is that commendable, it relaxes you and puts others at ease. Many people hate to network because they don’t want to be pushy and sales oriented. Listen. Be curious. Be helpful. Build relationships.

]]> By: Paul Simon http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2009/11/28/the-new-rules-of-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-14342 Paul Simon Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:35:29 +0000 http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/?p=3486#comment-14342 Thanks for the kind words, Grainne. I find that creating new relationships is about the most personally rewarding thing I do. Here's a bonus, a cross-connection of line and realtime: I got involved with biznik.com about a year ago and not only have met wonderful people through that online social network (and I'm working now with several of them) but also have done the same in actual Biznik gatherings in my community (Denver). Thanks for the kind words, Grainne. I find that creating new relationships is about the most personally rewarding thing I do.

Here’s a bonus, a cross-connection of line and realtime: I got involved with biznik.com about a year ago and not only have met wonderful people through that online social network (and I’m working now with several of them) but also have done the same in actual Biznik gatherings in my community (Denver).

]]> By: Gráinne http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2009/11/28/the-new-rules-of-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-14337 Gráinne Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:44:04 +0000 http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/?p=3486#comment-14337 Hi Paul Wonderful article, I totally agree. I have always been horrified by the notion of attending an event a wasting time scouring for someone of "business interest". Personally, I have found that I have met some of the most wonderful business women while so called networking. They have become true friends that I can bounce ideas off and get real advice. I look at networking as a way of meeting people interested in the same things as me, and therefore really enjoy the events we attend. It is about relationships, does anything else matter? But it's so great to hear an honest, refreshing article like yours. Gráinne Hi Paul

Wonderful article, I totally agree. I have always been horrified by the notion of attending an event a wasting time scouring for someone of “business interest”. Personally, I have found that I have met some of the most wonderful business women while so called networking. They have become true friends that I can bounce ideas off and get real advice.

I look at networking as a way of meeting people interested in the same things as me, and therefore really enjoy the events we attend. It is about relationships, does anything else matter?

But it’s so great to hear an honest, refreshing article like yours.

Gráinne

]]> By: Paul Simon http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2009/11/28/the-new-rules-of-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-14326 Paul Simon Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:27:18 +0000 http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/?p=3486#comment-14326 Mark, I couldn't be sure what you believe constitutes BS, but I do know that we easily can waste a lot of time in our networking activities in non-productive pursuits. Reminds me of my earlier networking days when there would be a superficial exchange of "what do you do?" followed by an exchange of business cards that just went into a drawer somewhere. Since there was no real connection or insight into the other person, nothing ever happened. Thanks from Denver, Paul Mark, I couldn’t be sure what you believe constitutes BS, but I do know that we easily can waste a lot of time in our networking activities in non-productive pursuits. Reminds me of my earlier networking days when there would be a superficial exchange of “what do you do?” followed by an exchange of business cards that just went into a drawer somewhere. Since there was no real connection or insight into the other person, nothing ever happened.

Thanks from Denver,

Paul

]]> By: Paul Simon http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2009/11/28/the-new-rules-of-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-14314 Paul Simon Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:22:37 +0000 http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/?p=3486#comment-14314 Good thoughts, Elinor. When it comes to social networking, the same themes apply as in networking in person. The Twitter tip -- leaving room for retweeting -- is an excellent suggestion. Good thoughts, Elinor. When it comes to social networking, the same themes apply as in networking in person. The Twitter tip — leaving room for retweeting — is an excellent suggestion.

]]> By: Mark Walsh http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2009/11/28/the-new-rules-of-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-14312 Mark Walsh Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:34:55 +0000 http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/?p=3486#comment-14312 Interesting thank you- will put into effect at the Chamber meetings down here. For me what is most important is a no BS approach. All the best from Brighton, Mark http://integrationtraining.co.uk/ Interesting thank you- will put into effect at the Chamber meetings down here. For me what is most important is a no BS approach.

All the best from Brighton,
Mark
http://integrationtraining.co.uk/

]]> By: Elinor Stutz http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2009/11/28/the-new-rules-of-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-14311 Elinor Stutz Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:17:31 +0000 http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/?p=3486#comment-14311 Your points are well taken in particular building relationships first. I have found great results on Twitter just by offering snippets of advice my intended audience might need catering to their interests first. Only 70-80% of the time do I include a link - otherwise, it's giving samples away for how Smooth Sale operates. The end result has attracted gifts of opportunity including contributing to books of other authors, representation in Australia and partnering with known entities. One added tip for Twitter - keep your message to 120-125 characters so that others may RT your message in full. In general, I suggest beginning every communication from the other person's point of view so that you gain familiarity with their interests lie and how to position what you have to say. Your points are well taken in particular building relationships first. I have found great results on Twitter just by offering snippets of advice my intended audience might need catering to their interests first. Only 70-80% of the time do I include a link – otherwise, it’s giving samples away for how Smooth Sale operates. The end result has attracted gifts of opportunity including contributing to books of other authors, representation in Australia and partnering with known entities.

One added tip for Twitter – keep your message to 120-125 characters so that others may RT your message in full. In general, I suggest beginning every communication from the other person’s point of view so that you gain familiarity with their interests lie and how to position what you have to say.

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