Power of Networking By Mahadevan R
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Power Of NetworkingBy Mahadevan R
Entrepreneur Coach, Trainer,
Speaker & Author
What is Networking?
Networking is the Process of
Developing and Activating your Relationships.
How Networking Helps? Increases your Business
Enhances your Knowledge
Expands your Sphere of Influence
It’s not about WHO or WHAT you know.
It’s all about HOW WELL you know each
other.
Networking is not NET SIT or NET EAT..
It is working your network more than shaking hands...
Networking is all about FARMING than
HUNTING
Networking Groups
Casual Contact Groups Strong Contact Groups Professional Associations Community Services Social - Online
What is expected in Networking?
Trust has to be built which leads to credibility
To take up responsibilities in chapters and clubs
Follow up is crucial to become a great networker
People will do business with others who are visible
Networking is 24*7 and 365 days a year
How to Network?Give before you Receive
Ask for a straight introduction
Don’t just collect cards
Check-in after the meeting
Ping your network on a regular basis
Find out your contact’s passion/interest
You can also network down
Don’t accept anybody and everybody
Seek common ground
Traits of a Master Networker
They Work their Network
They are Sincere and give Undivided Attention
They Enjoy Helping Others
They Thank People
They are never Off-Duty
They are Trustworthy
They are full of Enthusiasm
They have a Positive Attitude
They follow-up on Referrals
They remember Names
They have Good Listening Skills
Networking Don’ts Talking Negative
Closed Body Language
Incongruence
Not Acting Interested in People
“The currency of real networking is not GREED but GENEROSITY”
“Everyone should build their Network BEFORE they
need it”
Always Remember..
