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- Tip 1: Networking Now Is Part of My Life
- Tip 2: Dedicated Networking Always (DNA)
- Tip 3: The ABCs of Networking
- Tip 4: Open Your Eyes?Networking Is All Around
- Tip 5: Think Motivation M.A.G.I.C.
- Tip 6: Networking Becomes Comfortable Over Time
- Tip 7: Opportunities Are Everywhere
- Tip 8: An Exercise in Attitude
- Tip 9: Act on Things Immediately
- Tip 10: Manage Your Time
- Tip 11: Things to Do
- Tip 12: Time Action Tips to Do Now
- Tip 13: It?s Not Who You Know, It?s Who You Thank
- Tip 14: Face Problems with Innovation
- Tip 15: Never Forget Those Who Help You
This chapter is from the book
Tip 3: The ABCs of Networking
I created this list of ABC’s as a simple way to remember some tactical and strategic networking actions:
- Take action with a positive attitude.
- Belong to groups. Build your brand.
- Connect with your contacts consistently and cultivate a relationship.
- Deliver above expectations.
- Engage, evolve, and empathize.
- Take a friendly approach.
- Set goals. “Go for it.” Show gratitude. Be giving.
- Humor and help go hand in hand.
- Be interested and have integrity.
- Join and get involved.
- Keep in touch and be kind.
- Listen and learn.
- Motivate yourself.
- Niceness pays.
- Ask open-ended questions. Take opportunities.
- Professionalism pays. Practice it.
- Set your own quota.
- Be a resource and do your research.
- Be strategic and wear a smile.
- Timing is everything. Trust is key.
- Understand others.
- Be versatile.
- Write letters and cards.
- Do it with love, XOXO (or at least like).
- Focus on “you”—meaning the other person you are connecting with.
- Have a zeal for the possibilities of new and nurtured relationships.