Let’s clear up a myth once and for all. Networking isn’t just for extroverts. Not at all. Many of my most savvy, valuable, and delightful friends and colleagues are actually introverts. I’m usually taken aback when they tell me this. What’s more, I may be known as a connector and networking expert, but I’m smack dab on the cusp of introvert/extrovert. I love being out with people, connecting and conversing. But there comes a defining moment where all I want is a quiet room and a NAP! What about …
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Networking as an introvert, extrovert or both
Written on May 10, 2012 by pattid in blog, Making connections, preparing for networking events, The Intentional Networker book
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What’s happening in your personal circle?
Written on May 3, 2012 by pattid in authenticity, Being memorable, blog, law of attraction, Making connections, power of intention, showing you care, The Intentional Networker book
If you read my last post and took it to heart, I hope you’re thinking about what steps you can take to improve the way you present and conduct yourself as you network and build business relationships. If you haven’t read it I highly recommend you do so now. Even if you are a seasoned networker, it’s so easy to become complacent or fall into bad habits. (Or maybe the habits you developed are outdated or never worked in the first place.)
Shortly after I …
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A question to ponder as you network
Written on May 1, 2012 by pattid in authenticity, Being memorable, blog, law of attraction, Making connections, power of intention, preparing for networking events, The Intentional Networker book
If you’re like me you have more professional development books, CD’s, podcasts, and DVD’s in your library than you can keep up with. After surveying my inventory, getting intentional, and weeding out the items that no longer interest me, I’m on a sincere quest to get caught up. Today I was listening to one of the National Speaker Association’s Voices of Experience CDs (September 2011 if you must know — yes, I’m that far behind). I was listening to the segment in which Brian Walter, CSP interviews fellow …
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If you really want to expand your connections
If you have dreams of adding more people to your contact database, whether it’s to attract more clients, build your business, advance in your career, learn some new skills, or bring more color and dimension to your social life, I have a suggestion for you: take on a volunteer or leadership role with a professional association, networking group, or non-profit organization.
Over the years I’ve served on committees and boards for a number of organizations. As a student, I did it because my parents, professors, and mentors advised …
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Introverted? This networking article is for you.
If you’re an introvert, chances are you experience some anxiety when it comes to attending business functions, meeting new people, and networking. Below are some tips that might be helpful. Thanks to The Office Professional for granting me permission to repost an article to which I contributed. The article originally appeared in the May 2012 issue.
Networking 101 for Introverts: A no-excuses guide to making connections
By Beth Braccio Hering
Have you ever sat alone drinking punch at a conference while a colleague seemed to effortlessly work …
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The person everyone is glad they know. Or not.
Written on April 10, 2012 by pattid in Being memorable, blog, law of attraction, less is more, power of intention, The Intentional Networker book
In my book, The Intentional Networker, I tell the story of a woman who is so eager to be liked and accepted she actually makes a bit of a spectacle of herself. In fact, she becomes her reputation’s own worst enemy. This woman is generous and well-meaning, but operates in a thoughtless state of hyper-drive. She talks more than she listens and blurts out instant solutions to everyone’s challenges and requests. She is a chatty, impulsive know-it-all; one of those over-eager people who, let’s be honest, drives most people …
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Theme du jour: Little by little matters
Written on April 4, 2012 by pattid in blog, law of attraction, power of intention, preparing for networking events, real world success
Every morning as I sip my first cup of coffee, I get caught up on my favorite blogs. Nothing spectacular about that, really, except that today I noticed something different: a connecting theme in every blog I read. Ever notice how that happens? Maybe it’s something all three bloggers heard or saw on the news that prompted them to write about similar topics. Or maybe this time it was just me who saw the similarities. I was open to seeing them. Ever notice how that…
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Expanding the possibilities as you network
Written on April 2, 2012 by pattid in blog, law of attraction, Making connections, power of intention, preparing for networking events
In observing others and working with my coaching and consulting clients, I often see two extremes: 1) people who believe networking is primarily about bringing in new customers and 2) people who think networking is purely a matter of “getting out there and meeting people” and then seeing what happens.
Neither approach is wrong. However, there are advantages to being more multidimensional and purposeful about it. Yes, networking is critical to growing our businesses and expanding your career. But value also comes in forms that transcend …
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Connecting through conversation
I had a delightful telephone conversation this morning with a perfect stranger. Now, for some of you, especially you introverts, that may sound like a complete oxymoron. (Ok, I admit it. If I were to list my Top 10 Favorite Things to Do, having a conversation with a stranger probably would not make the cut.) But there was absolutely nothing uncomfortable about this visit.
Why? For starters, the mutual friend who introduced us did so very thoughtfully and strategically, noting that both of us are …
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Want more and better results from your networking investment?
I have a birthday coming up in April so I’ve decided to offer you a special gift:
I’ve created an Intentional Networker™ Telecoaching Deal that makes it easy, convenient, and ridiculously affordable for you to benefit from one-on-one, customized networking coaching with yours truly. It’s not a podcast, a webinar, or a group call. It’s time with me personally in a format that focuses on you. What’s more, it won’t eat up your schedule or put your budget in a tail spin.
Here’s the deal: through April 30 …
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