Key points on networking from FailSpectacularly.com

1. NETWORKING
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2. NETWORKING
JASON SEIDEN
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3. NETWORKING IS…
Putting yourself in the path of opportunity.
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4. NETWORKING IS…
… socialization with a purpose.
… a process of exploration.
… one or more fluid conversations.
… a way to learn how to help others.
… taking genuine interest in others.
… creating genuine interest in yourself.
… “yes, and…”
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5. NETWORKING IS…
… Not drinks with the buddies.
… Not proving how smart you are.
… Not telling someone all the problems they have.
… Not telling everyone how much you need a new job.
… Not sticking your card in somebody’s face.
… Not a debate.
… Not bonding over your sucky boss. (Well, usually not
that.)
… Not phony.
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6. WHY NETWORK?
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7. WHY NETWORK
Because the alternative is sheer luck.
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8. ELEMENTS OF
SUCCESSFUL
NETWORKING
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9. ELEMENTS
1. Knowing what you want.
2. Knowing how to convey your value.
3. Knowing how to listen for what the other person wants.
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10. TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL
NETWORKING
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11. RULE #1
Engage immediately.
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12. RULE #2
Have fun!
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13. RULE #3
Roll with it.
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14. RULE #4
Listen with your eyes and ears.
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15. RULE #5
Trust your gut.
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16. RULE #6
Give and take. Both.
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17. RULE #7
Connect people.
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18. RULE #8
Say “please” and “thank you.”
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19. RULE #9
Compelled to tell a joke?
Make it about yourself.
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20. RULE #10
Tell me what you want.
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