The document provides tips and lessons for networking based on real-world experiences. It recommends practicing interviews, having the right agenda but being flexible, following up with contacts, and using business cards, social media, and other tools to connect with others. Additionally, it stresses knowing your own story, being open to opinions from contacts, and taking action to build connections through any means.

1. Field-tested
realities
Michael Conn
via @Conndor
#UMAA

2. My story

3. Tools & Techniques
• Practice giving an
interview
• Do you have the right
agenda?
• Be flexible
• Follow up
• Tools of the trade
• Business cards, email,
social media, résumé,
& yourself.
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4. Additional lessons
• Know your story
• Everyone loves to
give an opinion
• Do something… …
Anything!
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