Authentic Networking System – Awareness

Authentic Networking System – Awareness

The second element of Acceptance is Awareness. We all have strengths. We all have weaknesses.  We all preferences, tendencies, accents, and quirks.  Being aware of these can be important when it comes to networking beause it can make a difference in how we communicate...
Authentic Networking System – Follow Up

Authentic Networking System – Follow Up

What’s the point of meeting someone if we don’t do anything with it?  I think this is a critical question.  It is also really important for us introverts who strongly prefer time to ourselves.  How is this balanced? It’s balanced by a deliberate approach to managing...
Authentic Networking System – Follow Up

Authentic Networking System – C.A.R.E.

C.A.R.E. is meant to be both a word and an acronym.  You do truly have to care for The Process to be effective.  If we attempt to connect with others without truly caring about them it won’t work. First of all our efforts will be hollow and not fulfilled.  Secondly,...
Authentic Networking System – Awareness

Authentic Networking System – Accountability

The first element of Acceptance is Accountability.  We are the product of our decisions and values.  We decide to put one value in front of another.  Yes, there are circumstances presented to us all, but we still apply our values and beliefs when it comes to what to...
Authentic Networking System – Follow Up

Authentic Networking System – The Process

The process is what we all understand networking to be: meeting people.  I feel that it can be broken down into steps that help determine where we can do better when it comes to initiating, creating, and cultivating relationships. The process cannot stand alone...
Authentic Networking System – Follow Up

Authentic Networking System – Acceptance

Acceptance is about coming to the realization that our decisions and actions play a role in how we do with networking.  It’s realizing that we ultimately hold the key to whether or not we are effective with making connections with others. This can be a touchy subject...