As the new year approaches, I always have a tendency to self-reflect and ask the following question: What can I do to create a bigger impact in how I network and build relationships, and at the same time, support the networking & relationship efforts of others? Listed below are my 15 top suggestions for greater networking success in 2014. 1. Invest More TIME With People Set up one-to-one meetings with the people you connect with …
Three Simple Steps to Deepen Your Network
By Ken Williams and Ron Sukenick – authors of the recent Amazon best seller, 21 Days to Success through Networking – The Life and Times of Gnik Rowten. In the midst of increasing world tension, political stalemates, and government inaction, people across the country (as well as around the world) are affected by the current state of the world. The sluggish economy has affected millions of incomes, and people are realizing that they need to …
It’s About Knowing People
What I’ve grown to realize and accept over the years is this one simple fact… The more we know about people, the more likely we can help. But the real question is this: What does it take to know people? How about this for an answer… What I’ve learned from years of interaction and observation, is that it takes approximately 2000 hours to get to know anyone. To put this into perspective, let me illustrate …
Has This Ever Happened to You?
Have you ever been to a networking event where you stumbled successfully upon an individual and before you can introduce yourself, they take the lead and start telling you everything you can imagine about themself? Now picture this. They’re doing all the talking, and you can’t seem to get a word in edge wise. After approximately five minutes, they say “It was a pleasure meeting you,” and then they leave to go find someone else …