14. If I introduce you to X, I want to know how it ends
Follow up email (+ CC me). 'I owe you a drink'
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16. Call people for their birthday. Don't send a message
Organize dates in the agenda. Mail Christmas cards!
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18. The importance of weak ties. In getting the best job
Casual acquaintances willing to link you. They trust
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20. How to Win Friends and Influence People (Dale Carnegie)
Fundamental techniques in handling people: Don’t criticize, condemn or complain;
give honest and sincere appreciation; arouse in the other person an eager want
1. Become genuinely interested in other people
2. A simple way to make a good first impression: Smile
3. A person’s name is to that person the sweetest sound in any language
4. Be a listener, encourage others to talk about themselves
5. How to interest people: Talk in terms of the other person’s interests
6. Make the other person feel important—and do it sincerely
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23. Networking
Definition: People you can call and ask for a (small) favor. They have to know you!
Top positions won't be publicly promoted. I get there by references... personal trust
Networking works when mutually beneficial. Only chance in your 20s: Mentor role
Networking has to be sincere, genuine. 3 meaningful friends better than 300 in FB
Customer engagement. People like to feel they are buying, not being sold
Cutting some people off, saying no. Are you giving more than you are getting?
Long-term investment, I won't get her number the day after. Purpose of my brand
Develop expertise, start producing content. Storytelling for your product / service
Copy dangers: Poor content, not being true to the brand (dishonesty), not filtering
Fail fast and often: Get as much feedback as possible, via social media
Limited control. Are your life goals (freedom, etc.) in sync with your career vision?
Determine brand attributes (what are you selling?) and potential target (+ strategy)
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25. Take credit of your work. Or someone else's will
Sex differences. Self-promotion is not arrogance
26. You don't choose a mentor. Work + Cross your fingers
Ask for advice. They will take it as a nice compliment
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28. The fine art of small talk. Avoid politics / religion?
Ariely in a date context. Deep, existential questions
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30. For introverts: Research in advance, common interests
Come to the party with a friend. Have an opening line