Beware of the Networking Mongoose!
I'm always talking about "networking with a purpose" to my clients and to those that attend my classes. So, what I wanted to add a post about today was something much different than "what to do", but instead some warnings about "what NOT to do" when out networking with others.
The following are some warning signs of a what I like to call a “Networking Mongoose”:
- They collect business cards without looking at the person or the card
- They hand out business cards to everyone possible
- They continually go for the “sale” at every event
- They always look around the room to see who else is there while talking to others
- They consistently try to do business, even at social events
- They do more talking then listening
- They ask others to do them favors while never offering to do them in return
- They tend to intrude inappropriately while others are talking
- They do not try to build a rapport or relationships with others
We've all had an experience (or two or three) with a "Networking Mongoose", just be sure you're not found guilty of doing any of these. If you do, you'll know the reason you're not as successful as you'd like to be using your networking efforts.
May your fame always come from stardom and never from infamy – unless you do so by choice!
Carmen Wisenbaker, The Publicity Diva
(alter ego and pen name: Casey Lee)
carmen@penworth.com
Speaker, Author, Marketing Coach
Penworth Publishing & Publicity
www.penworth.com
(281) 404-5019
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