Networking - Four for Friday

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On Fridays, I bring you the best work and life tips and tricks I found this week. And we call it Four For Friday. Welcome! Let's talk about networking.  I go to networking events at least three times a month - I'm a leader for Rising Tide's Pasadena Tuesdays Together Group. Even though the business world today seems like a digital one, the most productive interactions are still done face to face. Plus, it gets you out of the house! Here are the four best tips I found this week to enhance your networking experience:

The Rules

The Revolutionary Club: The 7 Networking Commandments (That No One Talks About) - Not everyone is...great about talking to strangers. These are great tips to keep in mind the next time you step into the room. Commandment #6 will change your life. And probably your business.Read: In Defense Of The Third Place

The Formula

Misha Yurchenko - How I Used the 80/20 Rule To Get the Most Out Of Networking Events - That's 80 percent listening, 20 percent talking. Find out how to make that work.

The One Thing We're All Afraid Of

Peg Fitzgerald - How to Promote Yourself Without Being A Jerk - Using the rules of social media to translate into one-on-one encounters and vice versa. I laughed out loud when I read this headline!

The Point

Networking isn't about collecting contacts. It's about building relationships. - Falon FatemiWhat else do you need right now to continue to grow your thriving business? Let's talk! Contact me to schedule a consultation, or go directly to my calendar to pick a date and time now.I'll talk to you soon,ElizabethSign for my email newsletter for great workflow management tips!