tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post2950026753356029236..comments2023-10-10T12:58:12.844+00:00Comments on CORPORATE PRESENTER: 3 ways to ruin your chances at Business NetworkingJeremy Jacobshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02014279463894807064noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-26076677092240752872007-07-13T22:05:00.000+00:002007-07-13T22:05:00.000+00:00At a corporate do last week where I was host, I ex...At a corporate do last week where I was host, I explained the fundamentals of networking. In addition to the tips above:<BR/><BR/>1. Smile<BR/><BR/>2. Get that name badge in the right-hand lapel<BR/><BR/>3. If you say you are going to contact someone. Do so.Jeremy Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014279463894807064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-55487506667662611062007-07-13T21:57:00.000+00:002007-07-13T21:57:00.000+00:00I used to do a lot of this when I lived in Singapo...I used to do a lot of this when I lived in Singapore. Being a naturally shy person, I found it challenging, but I watched the succesful networkers and used some of their tricks. Over aggression is the one thing that turned me off.Colin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991363859883869289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-85388185805697933392007-07-13T17:08:00.000+00:002007-07-13T17:08:00.000+00:00Ellee, I'm sure you are wonderful.Ellee, I'm sure you are wonderful.Jeremy Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014279463894807064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-28204475796932181982007-07-13T16:57:00.000+00:002007-07-13T16:57:00.000+00:00Absolutely right, I sometimes wonder if I get carr...Absolutely right, I sometimes wonder if I get carried away by my enthusiasm at these events, I'm not sure what impression people have of me. Being a good listener is crucial, even if it is the same person who have heard many times before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-29648004095115186852007-07-13T09:02:00.000+00:002007-07-13T09:02:00.000+00:00Excellent observation Dorothea. I think this sort ...Excellent observation Dorothea. <BR/><BR/>I think this sort of activity works best in industry specific networking groups. The same can be said for on-line social networking.Jeremy Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014279463894807064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-6907069674803415732007-07-13T08:47:00.000+00:002007-07-13T08:47:00.000+00:00An example of poor networking I saw this week: som...An example of poor networking I saw this week: someone firing a rapid series of questions at a person she had just met – totally ignoring his increasing discomfort as the interrogation progressed. There was a complete lack of give-and-take. It seems to me that the best networking is a kind of dance where we begin to build relationships by giving each other space and room to manoeuvre. We also need to pick up the rhythm. If someone is talking light heartedly we need to respond in kind. Detailed or intense questioning can wait for a more appropriate time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-21879677001430086392007-07-12T16:20:00.000+00:002007-07-12T16:20:00.000+00:00Ha ha.Ha ha.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-34111757033419639382007-07-11T21:23:00.000+00:002007-07-11T21:23:00.000+00:00What you, Mr Nerd?What you, Mr Nerd?Jeremy Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014279463894807064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-49685842499133685412007-07-11T21:10:00.000+00:002007-07-11T21:10:00.000+00:00good points JJ. i think I am guilty of number 2!good points JJ. i think I am guilty of number 2!CityUnslickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929544047783163175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24054844.post-60426531729034245812007-07-11T07:33:00.000+00:002007-07-11T07:33:00.000+00:00Found myself nodding here, especially on N1. This...Found myself nodding here, especially on N1. This is not observed over here and I personally resent it. There's no concept that two people deep in conversation are doing so for a reason.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.com