Authentic Networking System – Give

Authentic Networking System – Give

The final, and most important, element of the entire Authentic Networking System, is saved for last.  Give.  It may be saved for last, but in actuality it should be practiced throughout.  Giving is what makes networking work. By giving to others we not only find...
Authentic Networking System – Manage

Authentic Networking System – Manage

Now that you’ve figured out how much time you have to meet people and cultivate relationships, how do you manage that? You name them. The second element of Follow Up is putting names in the calendar so that you keep them in your life. I think about it from a...
Authentic Networking System – Planning

Authentic Networking System – Planning

Planning is perhaps one of the few things the Authentic Networking System has that I hear others rarely speak of.  This is the first element of Follow Up and this has to do with being quite deliberate with your networking.  Now, this can be taken are far or as lightly...
Authentic Networking System – Create

Authentic Networking System – Create

The bonds and connections between people are created when we can relate to one another in some manner.  We’re not completely done yet with a fully established relationship, it is only the creation of it, which is the final element of The Process.  Just to be clear,...
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...