What's your networking IQ?
Adam Connors 
The answer is both. LinkedIn is a tool, and it depends on what you do with it. It’s like how a handyman can use one side of a hammer to bang nails and secure two pieces of wood – or use the other side to remove those nails and the pieces of wood fall apart. … Read more
Networking is not just about going to events – you can build your network almost anywhere! Think about joining a hobby group or help out with local charity events in your area where you will meet new people that may turn into prospects. Join an association or volunteer for a cause you care deeply about. … Read more
“Managers help people see themselves as they are; Leaders help people to see themselves better than they are.” (Jim Rohn) Managers manage. And leaders lead. I know you’ve heard this before. And while they do tend to go hand in hand, they’re not necessarily the same thing. Consider this: A manager mostly performs tasks on a … Read more
Do you have what it takes to host an outstanding networking event? Arming yourself with the right planning tools will help you organize an extraordinary gathering that people will definitely want to attend. Just as you prepare to go to one, you must set and follow a strategy for developing and executing one. Not all get-togethers … Read more
Life is definitely like a game! And the level you choose to play on – and whether you consider yourself an amateur or a professional at it – helps decide a winning outcome. This is especially true for athletes. Amateur players are compensated differently from professionals, and the incentives and rewards certainly vary – all of … Read more
Some people are just so great at networking, right? So it seems. The truth is that we all can be incredible networkers and can rise to the occasion! Check out this infographic for how to become incredible at the art and science of networking:
Best-selling writer and entrepreneur Lewis Howes said: “One of the most powerful networking practices is to provide immediate value to a new connection. This means the moment you identify a way to help someone, take action.” You know who does this really well? Super-connectors. These superior networkers are skilled at quickly realizing what your needs are and … Read more
It’s tempting to arrive fashionably late for networking events if you imagine you might be standing around awkwardly and alone, but don’t be late – arrive early, before everyone is happily engaged in conversation with somebody else. If you are truly the first registrant to arrive the people organizing the event will make a point … Read more
Networking events can be overwhelming if your goal is to meet and get to know everyone (or as many people as possible) then it’s time to face the fact that you have not really given your goal enough thought and planning. Take a few minutes and consider the circumstances a little more deeply. Are you … Read more
Social networks have become important resources for making better, more informed and intelligent purchasing decisions. This is particularly true for technical acquisitions. According to an International Data Corp study, 75% of B2B buyers use information from social media and their own interactions on social networks to make purchase decisions. This networking input impacts every stage of buying, … Read more