http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com Resources for the Reluctant Networker Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:23:15 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/networking-in-business/getting-the-right-mindset-for-networking-in-business/comment-page-1#comment-7 The Authentic Networking in Business Podcast is Live! | Authentic Networking In Business Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:23:15 +0000 http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/networking-in-business/getting-the-right-mindset-for-networking-in-business#comment-7 [...] first episode is the interview with Jon White on Getting in the Right Mindset for Networking in Business… but now it’s a podcast, which just seems really special and cool and important (and [...] [...] first episode is the interview with Jon White on Getting in the Right Mindset for Networking in Business… but now it’s a podcast, which just seems really special and cool and important (and [...]

]]> http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/networking-in-business/icebreakers-for-networking-in-business/comment-page-1#comment-6 admin Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:59:33 +0000 http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/?p=35#comment-6 Love it! Here in Chicago, the Bears are always a good icebreaker, too. Love it! Here in Chicago, the Bears are always a good icebreaker, too.

]]> http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/networking-in-business/icebreakers-for-networking-in-business/comment-page-1#comment-5 Jordy Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:23:27 +0000 http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/?p=35#comment-5 Out here in Nebraska we go for the "How 'bout them Huskers" about as much as anything. Naturally there is usually some beer, ok, a lot of beer, so it doesn't take long to get the conversations going after the keg has been tapped. The uppity folks tend to look down on us country folks, so when we know somebody from a bigger city, like Seward or maybe David City will be around, we like to "freshen up" a little and will likely leave the chore boots outside, so sometimes comments about having matching socks can get things going too. But I have found that the best approach is the simplest. Just ease up on the networkee, shove out your hand and introduce yourself, then make this request.."Tell me, what do you do and how can you help me, or maybe how can I help you?" If you get a blank stare, better walk away, but normally you should be ready to set sail. Out here in Nebraska we go for the “How ’bout them Huskers” about as much as anything. Naturally there is usually some beer, ok, a lot of beer, so it doesn’t take long to get the conversations going after the keg has been tapped. The uppity folks tend to look down on us country folks, so when we know somebody from a bigger city, like Seward or maybe David City will be around, we like to “freshen up” a little and will likely leave the chore boots outside, so sometimes comments about having matching socks can get things going too.
But I have found that the best approach is the simplest. Just ease up on the networkee, shove out your hand and introduce yourself, then make this request..”Tell me, what do you do and how can you help me, or maybe how can I help you?” If you get a blank stare, better walk away, but normally you should be ready to set sail.

]]> http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/networking-in-business/getting-the-right-mindset-for-networking-in-business/comment-page-1#comment-4 Icebreakers for Networking in Business | Authentic Networking In Business Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:49:06 +0000 http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/networking-in-business/getting-the-right-mindset-for-networking-in-business#comment-4 [...] you to always be “authentic.” I hope that doesn’t sound strange. Being in the right mindset and focusing on being you (rather than trying to be something you’re not) is key to having [...] [...] you to always be “authentic.” I hope that doesn’t sound strange. Being in the right mindset and focusing on being you (rather than trying to be something you’re not) is key to having [...]

]]> http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/networking-in-business/getting-the-right-mindset-for-networking-in-business/comment-page-1#comment-3 If Oscar Wilde Had to Go to A Chamber Meeting | Authentic Networking In Business Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:08:43 +0000 http://www.authenticnetworkinginbusiness.com/networking-in-business/getting-the-right-mindset-for-networking-in-business#comment-3 [...] WordPress.org « Getting the Right Mindset for Networking in Business [...] [...] WordPress.org « Getting the Right Mindset for Networking in Business [...]

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