Networking

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NETWORKING JASON SEIDEN FAILSPECTACULARLY.COM FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

NETWORKING IS… Putting yourself in the path of opportunity. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

NETWORKING IS… … socialization with a purpose. … a process of exploration. … one or more fluid conversations. … a way to learn how to help others. … taking genuine interest in others. … creating genuine interest in yourself. … “yes, and…” FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

NETWORKING IS… … Not drinks with the buddies. … Not proving how smart you are. … Not telling someone all the problems they have. … Not telling everyone how much you need a new job. … Not sticking your card in somebody’s face. … Not a debate. … Not bonding over your sucky boss. (Well, usually not that.) … Not phony. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

WHY NETWORK? FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

WHY NETWORK Because the alternative is sheer luck. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

ELEMENTS OF SUCCESSFUL NETWORKING FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

ELEMENTS 1.  Knowing what you want. 2.  Knowing how to convey your value. 3.  Knowing how to listen for what the other person wants. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL NETWORKING FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #1 Engage immediately. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #2 Have fun! FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #3 Roll with it. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #4 Listen with your eyes and ears. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #5 Trust your gut. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #6 Give and take. Both. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #7 Connect people. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #8 Say “please” and “thank you.” FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #9 Compelled to tell a joke? Make it about yourself. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

RULE #10 Tell me what you want. FAILSPECTACULARLY.com

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