You get it completely! The fourth tip is a Jeffrey Gitomer mantra and the mainstay in any great ongoing networking campaign. The tip that shows your maturity is #1.

Prior to my position as business director to http://innerarchitect.com, in my youth, I worked a jackhammer, paved roads behind asphalt screeds, was a hod carrier for a bricklayer, and spent an ill fated summer serving summons for court appearances. These “positions” all taught me to never under estimate the other guy or girl.

Allow me to add one to the list–listening. Here is my take on listening: http://innerarchitect.com/2008/09/17/successful-listening-strategies-powerup-productivity/

Thanks for the great reminders!

Dean and Susan

Cheers

my point is that You were doing something more than the points enunciated above, as having practiced them myself for many years I am still at the junk heap of failure. These reminders never hurt and serve as pointers to get up and do it all over again, possibly better in its next iteration.

I have one small tip, to add. When ever I meet someone of interest, I always make some notes in that persons contact details in the evening/next mourning when I discover something new and seemingly trivial. Like hobbies, beverage/food preference, kids etc. So that when ever I intend to meet them again, I can initiate small talk or even bring an appropriate gift. People often compliment my good memory! (maybe they are just being nice)

btw, this works with girlfriends too.

I have colleagues that I can pass information or referrals to, but only once I’ve known them for long enough to really understand what they’re all about, what they’re seeking and what they’re currently lacking.

Otherwise the best I can offer is (true) interest in their product or service, and an ear to listen :)