Posts Tagged ‘networking’

Navigating the Etiquette of Social Media

Blogging, social networking and a veritable host of methods of stay in contact with people are all very new. There is no real handbook of online etiquette that we can turn to with questions of how many comments are too many or whether we really have an obligation to follow our second cousin’s blog.

The mere word ‘etiquette’ feels old-fashioned, without application in a web-based world. I’m not suggesting that… » Continue

March 11 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: etiquette, manners, networking | 2 comments»

The Gaps in the Standard Address Book

When I was a kid, my dad would give me little tasks around his office to keep me out of trouble. My favorite was gluing business cards to Rolodex cards and carefully arranging them. Kept me out of trouble for hours at a go, because my father not only had plenty of contacts but also hated organizing his Rolodex himself.

Dear old Dad’s tried plenty of contact management systems in… » Continue

March 6 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: address_book, contact_management, email, networking | 30 comments»

The Simply Effective Guide To Reaching Anyone Online

Networking online is very similar to networking face to face. You’re ultimately trying to connect with people and forge relationships. The only real difference is that you’re using slightly different tools to communicate, and have to compete a bit harder to get their attention.

It’s not always easy, but it’s never impossible, if you commit to being a certain type of person, and taking appropriate measures to reach your goal… » Continue

February 27 2008 | By Alex | Tagged: Communication, email, networking, online, tool | 7 comments»

9 Secrets to Building Relationships Outside of the Office

Today, I’m an election judge for the Maryland primary. Sure, you can say that I’m doing it because of my personal politics, but there is an added payoff: I’m going to meet hundreds of people that I’ve never seen before.

I work from home, so it can be hard for me to find ways to interact with real, live people — but I’d argue that many those of you with… » Continue

February 13 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: connection, friendship, networking, relationship, workfromhome | 14 comments»

Building Relationships: 11 Rules for Self-Promotion

It’s no secret: to get ahead, you have to promote yourself. But for most people, the thought of promoting themselves is slightly shady. Images of glad-handing insurance salesmen or arrogant know-it-alls run through our heads.

The reality is that we all rely on some degree of self-promotion. Whether you want to start your own business, sell your novel to a publisher, start a group for your favorite hobby, or… » Continue

February 8 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: business, freelancing, marketing, networking, promotion, relationship | 20 comments»

Lifehack Readers’ Advice for College Graduates

Last week, I asked lifehack.org readers, “What advice would you offer to a recent college graduate entering your field?” The response was great, with a dozen readers offering excellent advice not just for their fields, but for college graduates faced with the prospect of building a life as well.

My own advice follows the same pattern; although directed at future academics, it is applicable to anyone looking to enter… » Continue

December 17 2007 | By Dustin | Tagged: advice, career, college, finance, frugality, learning, networking, student | 17 comments»

How to Get Gutsy

“If you wanna run with the big dogs, you’ve gotta get off the porch.” This was the sage advice given to me some years ago as I considered my first entrepreneurial venture. You’ve got to take risks. Be gutsy. All of which led me to wonder what guts really is. And, more importantly, if you don’t have it, can you get it?

What is… » Continue

December 10 2007 | By Jonathan | Tagged: achievement, business, networking, speaking | 9 comments»

What is most likely to help you reach the top?

When it comes to success in today’s world, being the kind of person others like outranks all of the fashionable traits like competitiveness, willingness to work harder then anyone else, piling up qualifications, or blind obedience to the demands of the people at the top. Pleasant, likable people have the best chances of being hired, promoted, and rewarded. Customers are more willing to buy from those they feel good… » Continue

October 29 2007 | By Adrian | Tagged: networking, open, relationship, reputation, trust | 7 comments»

15 Quick Ways to Give Value and Make a Positive Impression

Making a positive impression on someone you met through a networking event or online need not be a difficult or use much of your time or resources. The following 15 quick ways to make a positive impression are designed to be easy to implement and most only take a few minutes to do, depending on where you are at.

The list is geared toward network-savvy professionals, especially those who are… » Continue

August 31 2007 | By Tatsuya | Tagged: impression, networking, value | 13 comments»

Five LinkedIN Tips

I’m a big fan of using LinkedIN to establish new networking relationships for business. I don’t stick to the rule of knowing the other people deeply and personally before reaching out. Sometimes, I send invites to people who are in my field, that I know from around the news, but who aren’t personal friends or contacts. Yet. So suffice to say, I spend a lot of time on… » Continue

July 6 2007 | By Chris | Tagged: linkedin, networking, socialnetworks, socialsoftware | 11 comments»

How Not To Suck At Socializing - Do’s & Don’ts

Being socialable is a very easy thing to do, and it shouldn’t be something you’re either good at or not. You can learn to become a more social person - if you want to.

Generally extroverts will have less trouble getting out and talking to new people, but that’s to be expected. Don’t think, however, that outgoing people don’t make mistakes either. There are ways to make life easier while… » Continue

June 29 2007 | By Craig | Tagged: networking, socializing | 131 comments»

How To Work A Room

Here is an excellent article from Found/Read about networking and working a room of people. This is not only important for gaining contacts for business, but also great fun and worthwhile at parties and the like.

8. Be a good host while you’re someone else’s guest. Say ‘Hi’ to wall flowers. I once saw a tier-1 celebrity work the fringe of the room. He must’ve said ‘Hi’ to 12 wallflowers… » Continue

June 28 2007 | By Craig | Tagged: networking | 1 comment»

106 Tips to Master Networking

A huge list from Donald Latumahina based on the book, Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi with Tahl Raz.

It’s all about becoming a better networker, someone with a lot of useful and fulfilling connections with other people. It’s all about who you know!

Make other people more successful
Real networking is about finding ways to make other people more successful. It is sharing your knowledge and resources, time and… » Continue

June 8 2007 | By Craig | Tagged: Communication, network, networking, nevereatalone | 1 comment»

Build Your Social Networks

I spent a little time on my blog the other day griping about LinkedIN. I wanted them to add photos (still do), so it’d be even easier to connect with other people. So many times, we go to a conference or professional event, come home with a stack of business cards, and realize that we don’t really remember which face went with which name, and sometimes worse, which… » Continue

June 4 2007 | By Chris | Tagged: flickr, linkedin, networking, socialnetworks, twitter | 5 comments»

Be The Guy Who Wears A Name Tag Everywhere

…or girl.

Scott Ginsberg’s story is that one day after an event at college, he decided to keep his name tag on. What he noticed was he was instantly more approachable the rest of the day.

Since then Scott has kept the name tag on [for an odd 2400 days], writing a few books on meeting people and running seminars on the subject.

What’s interesting is the affect this small gesture has… » Continue

May 8 2007 | By Craig | Tagged: Communication, meeting, meetings, networking, talk | 13 comments»

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