That’s where you will find customers, employees, mentors, brand advocates, and more.
And while social media networks like LinkedIn allow us to grow our networks faster than ever, new research shows that having a large network may not be the way to go.
To build a strong network – who do you need to connect with?
https://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The-6-Types-of-People-You-Need-in-Your-Network-blog-post-image.png430448George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Fosterhttps://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BIGG-Success-Nurturing-Your-Inner-Entreprener.jpgGeorge Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster2022-03-16 15:07:432022-03-16 15:09:23The 6 Types of People You Need in Your Network
We met Liz Strauss through Chris Brogan many years ago, who recommended we reach out to her. Liz had a successful blog with tens of thousands of comments. She would start conversations there, and in the comment section, a community grew. Not too long after meeting Liz, she became our first business coach.
In addition to being a relationship builder, Liz was well-regarded as a business strategist, a coach, a keynote speaker, author, and the CEO and founder of one of the most intimate conferences ever! SOBCon, a conference for successful and outstanding bloggers was a popular event held in Chicago, described as where the virtual meets the concrete.
Today on The Bigg Success Show, we welcomed Melissa Giovagnoli. Melissa is an author, speaker, coach and entrepreneur. Of her 11 books, four have been on the best seller’s list and one was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is one of the world’s leading experts on networking and has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Fox. She was recently named the “best networker in Chicago” by Crain’s.
As a networker, you might set a goal of meeting two people. If you’re a networlder, you would set a goal of meeting two people who you can form a long-term relationship with and build opportunities for you, for them, and for the greater good.
The “overstuffed Rolodex syndrome”
Many people confuse activity with accomplishment. You leverage your network by thinking about who would be good connections for you. Start with people who have complementary values. With the online world, you can have quality and quantity by being specific about what you ask for to create a vibrant exchange.
7 levels of support
Networking isn’t about taking. It’s also not about just giving. You can support people:
Emotionally
By providing information
By providing knowledge (information plus experiences)
By promoting them
Through wisdom sharing (the 20 percent that will yield 80 percent)
By creating transformational opportunities
Community (creating the greatest good for the greatest number)
Links to Melissa’s sites
networlding2.org This is Melissa’s most interactive community. The goal is for members to support each other in achieving their respective goals. You can create your own profile and build your own private circle around your special interest.
Networlding E-Learning Here you’ll get six FREE lessons on networking for business and sales or networking for jobs.
Melissa will also help you with writing a book. If you’re really serious about it, contact her.
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