I’m reading the book Never Eat Alone. It’s about networking or actively getting to know and taking interest in other people (which sounds less corporate and self-centered). It talks about how the rich have a network of trusted people they can turn to at any time. The rules in life become more fluid for them because of relationships.

I have let my networks fade as I’ve focused too heavily on a few things in my life. I want to get myself back into networking mode.

How to From Buzzoodle:

Networking Tips (some business, some personal/both):

• Help other people be successful (I think women are esp. gifted at doing this)
• Superior Customer Service (a form of marketing/competitive advantage in a business and in relationships: following up, checking in, being aware of needs, etc)
• Superior Product with unexpected benefits
• Do the unexpected and make someone’s day
• Publicly recognize other people
• Introduce people that you know that should know each other
• Be open, honest and human (or in other words, be yourself)
• Ask people what it would take to have them recommend you or introduce you to their friends (great tip…when you ask, you get more than if you never ask)
• Constantly perfect your networking and communication efforts (read: Cruical Conversations)

One Response to “networking tips”

1. Buzzoodle Ron Says:
   November 2nd, 2005 at 1:14 pm

   Thanks for the mention, newspapergrl.

   Good luck getting the network built and feel free to keep in touch.

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