“Many believe effective networking is done face-toface, building a rapport with someone by looking at them in the eye, leading to a solid connection and foundational trust.”
“Technology is a compulsive and addictive way to live. Verbal communication cannot be lost because of a lack of skill. The ability to listen and learn is key to mastering the art of communication. If you don't use your verbal skills and networking, it will disappear rapidly. Use technology wisely.”
Some Recent Thoughts Regarding Networking
Douglas Rushkoff
Michael Bennet
“In the digital universe, our personal history and its sense of narrative is succeeded by our social networking profile a snapshot of the current moment. The information itself - our social graph of friends and likes - is a product being sold to market researchers in order to better predict and guide our futures.”
“Social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr provide an unparalleled ability for people to stay connected in new and unique ways.”
Some Recent Thoughts Regarding Networking
Edward Norton
Sonia Sotomayor
“Instead of telling the world what you're eating for breakfast, you can use social networking to do something that's meaningful.”
“Sometimes, idealistic people are put off the whole business of networking as something tainted by flattery and the pursuit of selfish advantage. But virtue in obscurity is rewarded only in Heaven. To succeed in this world you have to be known to people.”
Some Recent Thoughts Regarding Networking
Old School
• Traditional face-to-face, live in-person meetings • Real-time dialogue, which includes the use of non-verbal cues • Interaction generally allows for the best judge of character • Though old-fashioned, still the most authentic way to network.
• Always consider first impressions • Bad reputations may spread quickly • Always put your best foot forward • Treat every moment as an interview • Carl Rogers was right about being genuine
• Don’t forget about written reviews!
Word-of-Mouth
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Websites Business cards Online directories Classifieds
Advertising
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Newspapers Yellow Pages Billboards Novelty items
Blending in the New School
Today’s smart phone has more computing power than Space Center Houston when it initially sent humans to the moon.