Authentic Networking System – Explore

Authentic Networking System – Explore

Once “Hello” is covered, next up in the Authentic Networking System is to explore the world of your conversation partner.  I’ve read lists of ice breakers that run the gamut as far as types of questions to ask, but from my perspective there are some questions fresh...
Authentic Networking System – Greet

Authentic Networking System – Greet

The Process has to start somewhere and it starts here, with Greet.  Simple, right? Well, in some cases it gets over complicated.  I truly believe that by breaking down The Process, we can look at this element in all of its simplicity:  Find someone and say hello.  At...
Authentic Networking System – Empathy

Authentic Networking System – Empathy

Appropriately batting clean-up in the C.A.R.E. line up is empathy.  Empathy is the bond. The bond between us that comes from understanding how someone is feeling or where they are coming from. Empathy conveys that we have been heard and that we matter to the other...
Authentic Networking System – Respect

Authentic Networking System – Respect

Regardless of where someone is when we meet them or what differences we hold, respect for one another is crucial when considering The Process.  We all have different experiences that have led to different perspectives and different attitudes and different situations. ...
Authentic Networking System – Attitude

Authentic Networking System – Attitude

Attitude might be the surprise component of C.A.R.E. The Attitude I speak of is the attitude we have toward, or the way we think about networking.  When it comes to the uncertain nature of networking, having a good attitude about it will help quite a bit when...