Shy people make better networkers than ‘people-persons’
Four tips to get introverts networking successfully
Shyness or ‘discomfort’around other people need not be an obstacle when it comes to networking because, despite perceptions to the contrary, introverted people often have better networking skills than so-called ‘people persons’ –whether they’re in the job market, self-employed or business owners who [...]
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to possess a penchant for doing well in life while others struggle? Do you know anyone who has the best of intentions but just cannot seem to get it together? Often times those who succeed are not necessarily those who are the most talented, best educated or [...]
“We tend to spend a lot of time thinking of how to make messages more contagious – how to reach as many people as possible with our products or ideas. But the hard part of communication is often figuring out how to make sure our message makes an impact once it reaches its target. Stickiness [...]
Do
Be prepared
Know what your desired outcome is
Be a good conversationalist and a good listener
Be brave and introduce yourself
Enjoy yourself
Smile, make eye contact and ask open questions
Treat everyone nicely
Read name tags
Don’t
Forget to follow-up
Stay with people you know
Flit from one group to another
Over commit
Be desperate
Arrive too late or leave too early
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Social Capital refers to the resources available in and through personal and business networks. These resources include information, ideas, leads, business opportunities, financial capital, power and influence, emotional support, even goodwill, trust, and cooperation. The “social” in social capital emphasizes that these resources are not personal assets, no single person owns them. The resources reside [...]
