How to Build Your Network
If you were to ask your colleagues, “Who was Paul Revere?” most would probably know the answer. He was, after all, immortalized in the Longfellow poem that begins, “Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.” Yet how many of your colleagues, students of American history aside, would be familiar with William Dawes? Both men rode on horseback from Boston on the night of April 18, 1775. Both sounded the alarm that the Revolutionary War had begun. Paul Revere was an information broker, a person who occupies a key role in a social network by connecting disparate groups of people. Now imagine that the information being ferried by messengers isn’t about redcoats but about a new product idea or a different way to manage a team. Studies have shown the same correlations between networks like Paul Revere’s and success in various commercial ventures. In this article, we’ll take a close look at the inner workings of networks. A Powerful System Diagnose Your Network
The Habits Of The Most Successful Networkers
Ask successful people for career advice, and they’ll mention networking, for good reason. It works. That doesn’t stop people from hating the idea, though. One recent study on networking found words used to describe the process included "fake," "deceitful," and "disingenuous." But master connectors know that it’s possible to avoid this trap. The Daily Approach Some disciplined networkers build daily habits. For two years, Max Leibman, now an imaging supervisor in Kansas City, set a goal of writing roughly 5-6 handwritten thank you notes per week. Investing Extra Time Handwritten notes are a great way to connect in general. Connecting In Person Seeing people in person is a great way to cement connections. Some people make a habit of going for big but less frequent in-person events. Strengthening Ties Many people include deepening relationships with existing connections as part of networking, and you can make a habit out of this too. 7 Ways To Make And Keep Connections
Confidence Tips: 6 Steps to Self-Assurance From Dr. Phil | HuffPost
By Dr. Phil McGraw Few of us feel totally invincible all the time — including me. If you throw me into a social setting where I’m forced to make small talk, my normally solid self-assurance can waver. Follow these strategies to expand the confidence you’ve got into something even greater. Dr. It’s human nature to think negatively. I Love Dust Dr.
Making an amazing introduction via email (via John Exley)
John Exley takes relationships seriously. We have been friends for a number of years and after his latest email intro I wanted to share how he does it. With the permission of Mike Falb and John, I wanted to share the following exchange that recently took place. I have never seen someone as thorough or thoughtful about an intro and John does this *EVERY* time. He abides by the double opt-in on both sides and then follows up with a masterpiece like this. After checking with myself and Mike first John made the following intro and WOW, what an email! Let’s break down why this is a qualify email introduction. Hi Mike:I can imagine you’re racing a bit in between meetings in LA right now, so I’ll get straight to the intro: Diving right in and saving everyone’s time — appreciated! MIKE:Mike, please meet Eric Friedman (AngelList: Twitter: ; LinkedIn: ; Blog:
12 Millennial Women On Earning Money Through A Side Hustle
Money is a feminist issue — and yet, women are still reluctant to talk about it. According to a recent Bustle survey of more than 1,000 Millennial women, more than 50 percent of people said they never discuss personal finances with friends, even though 28 percent reported feeling stressed out about money every single day. That's why Bustle launched Grown-A$$ Finances, a series that gets real about what Millennial women are doing with their money, and why — because managing your money should feel empowering, not intimidating. A lot of people have side jobs in addition to their full-time ones, and there's even a #sidehustle hashtag on Twitter. Because, truth be told, oftentimes, one job is not enough — whether you need the extra money to pay off student loan debt or to put towards your emergency or vacation fund. Exactly! 1Stephanie Troiano, 32, FoxWood Provisions Stephanie Troiano 2Danielle YB Vason, 31, She Makes Cents Danielle YB Vason 3Allie Decker, 22, Ivory Consignment Allie Decker
Influencers Are People, Not Media Outlets | DigitalNext - AdAge
Twelve years ago I started an influencer agency. I was told I was out of my mind. Leaving a lucrative on-camera position at MTV to move behind-the-scenes seemed mad to most. To me, it was the opportunity of a lifetime. It was abundantly clear that, in a rapidly splintering communications ecosystem, marketers were going to need to wield the power of alpha-consumers if they wanted their messages to resonate. It took about a decade, but influencer marketing has finally graduated to the big leagues -- endorsed from the CPG industry to automotive, from tremendous PR shops to historically digital agencies, from the streets to corporate boardrooms and everywhere in between. And this is bad for brands, consumers and influencers alike. Earlier this summer, two media and PR behemoths announced a new joint venture designed to ignite "global influencer and brand partnerships that are authentic, measurable and built for long-term engagement." Herein lies the problem. So, what's the solution here?
Why Creating a Meaningful Morning Routine Will Make You More Successful
For the majority of my child and adult life I never considered myself a “morning person.” I was a night owl. During my architecture school career I worked late through the night and slept in the mornings. When I started working at an Architecture firm, I conformed to getting up at 7am… but I didn’t enjoy it. I would get up as late as possible, skip breakfast, rush to work, and then feel like I was trying to catch up the rest of the day. This type of routine will take its toll on your physical and mental well-being and majorly impact your productivity. Now, I work from home for myself on various businesses, and I happily wake up around 5:30 am each day. One of my goals for the beginning of this year was to get into a good morning routine in order to set myself up for the day. I needed to work smarter, not harder, and the first step was to create good habits. The first thing I needed to do was quit the belief that I was a “night owl.” The First 60 Minutes of my day: 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
5 Networking Secrets From A Professional Spy
Fourteen years ago when I was working in corporate America I began wooing "Big Firm," a potential new client. I started with a cold-call letter I’d spent an embarrassing number of hours composing. It met with silence. But like a teen boy crushing, I kept pursuing Big Firm for many awkward months, painstakingly crafting proposal after proposal. These earned me a series of thanks-but-no-thanks replies, each signed by the same guy. I studied Big Firm and sussed out that John was a mid-level but well-connected player and, by all accounts, a rising star. It was time to turn to the darker side of my skill set (I've been in intelligence investigations for 23 years). I built a dossier. On night two of the conference, John and I spotted each other’s name tags across a crowded bar. Conversation ensued; drinks were shared. My pitch hadn’t changed, but our relationship had. The craft of building a network of clients and colleagues isn’t about casting a wide net. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Be Sincere
