1. The document provides 10 tips for improving the quality of networking. The tips include focusing on making real connections rather than just exchanging many business cards, making yourself useful to your contacts by addressing their challenges, and using social media to supplement in-person meetings. 2. An effective networker takes time to understand how they can help their contacts and looks for opportunities to follow up on issues their contacts are facing. 3. Quality networking requires being selective about your contacts, using discretion when reaching out to them, and practicing mindfulness in your interactions.