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BEING A COMMUNITYSUPER CONNECTOR
Presented by:Susan ToalsonUniversity of Illinois Employees Credit Union
Took a jobfor $10an hour
It’s not about the money.
It’s about the
people.
NETWORKINGWhat does this mean to you?
To be a super connector, you need…
People, Hustle, & A Big Mouth.
You don’t want a network,
Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, 'What's in it for me?’ — Brian Tracy
What's the difference between Networking and creating an
Entourage?
.
Networking Entourage
.
Networking Entourage
Networking Entourage
What other differences are there to building an entourage
vs. just networking?
SO, HOW DO YOU
BUILD AN ENTOURAGE?
TEAMWORK
Which PEOPLE do you want in YOUR Entourage?
Are you impressed by the work they do?
Do they have access to leaders or decision makers?
Are they active in the community?
What kind of attributes do YOU possess to be
a part of an Entourage?
Think long-term.Build your
Brand. Have a Personal
& Professional Billboard.
Share. Describe. More.Switch up your share message depending
on your audience.
Personal relationships are always the key to good business. You can buy networking; you can’t buy friendships. -Lindsay Fox
You had me at hello.
Ask thoughtful questions.
Ask for advice.
Collaborate. Think of yourself as a connector
Be authentic.
Follow Up!
AssignmentList List the top three ideas you heard today
and how you will implement them upon your return.
• Find someone new • Share your top three ideas• Switch • Repeat X 3
Now What?Use each other as resources.
THANK YOU
SUSAN TOALSONUniversity of Illinois Employee’s Credit
Union