don't be a nasty networker!
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A frequently used handout when Scott Ingram speaks. This article describes the attributes of a "Nasty Networker." In just one page you'll quickly learn what not to do.TRANSCRIPT
Scott Ingram / Founder & CEO / 512-646-2700 / [email protected]
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Don’t be a Nasty Networker!
ecently I asked my network through LinkedIn: "What are the visible attributes of a 'Nasty Networker?'"
Over 30 people responded through LinkedIn (others replied via e-mail, but I've not included their responses in this post). I encourage you to read the
complete question and all of the answers here: http://budurl.com/nastyq
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this list, you were all
incredibly helpful!
I've boiled the answers down into some common categories ranked by the frequency of their appearance
SIGNS OF A NASTY NETWORKER
1. Selfish. Not interested in helping others.
2. Doesn't ask questions. Talks too much. 3. Bashes or otherwise acts inappropriately towards competitors. 4. Uses high pressure and other bad sales techniques.
5. Abuses contact information. Sends spam and other unwanted communication. 6. Ignores business card etiquette. 7. Social climber. Always looking for somebody better to talk to.
8. Not open. 9. Naive and needs education (about proper networking). 10. More interested in the quantity of connections, not their quality.
11. Disrespectful.
In the end I think that "Nasty Networking" is driven primarily by either naïveté or
desperation. I saw a quote recently that suggested that the selfish type of taker networking is not networking at all, but rather Needworking. My hope is that by sharing this list we can help the naive/needworkers get onto the path of true networking.
Happy Networking! Scott Ingram, NetworkInAustin.com
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