Now I know you just love going to networking functions where you find everyone else is just like you… someone anxiously looking for a potential prospect.
But seriously, networking can be really worthwhile if you remember the first two rules of fishing… decide what fish you want to catch and where those fish swim. There’s a third rule we’ll talk about another day!
But go where your prospects meet.
UK Networking expert Will Kintish is much more positive about the process and, with cities coming out of lockdown, he has these positive words of encouragement to persuade you to get back into the swim.
“Having been networking ‘virtually’ for the last 18 months you may hesitate to re-enter the arena! But before you decline invitations please think of some of the advantages you can gain by turning up.
- You will feel a great sense of fulfilment
- A feeling of involvement.
- Exercises the brain cells!
- Improves a positive image of yourself.
- You take an interest in others which makes THEM feel good.
- You can plant a seed of need in their mind.
- Interesting people get invited more.
- People prefer to work with people they like (+ know).
- If you don’t go, you’ll never know.
- Gives you practice in honing your presentation (elevator speech).
- Busy / involved / energetic people attract more interest.
- It’s better than watching television.
Woody Allen is quoted as saying “80% of success is just turning up”
So, there you are! Positive words about the value of getting back to regular networking. So, as soon as you can, take the plunge and get back into the day-to-day swim!
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