POWER NETWORKING

What can you do in 5 Minutes?

NETWORKING 101Tools of the Trade

Name Badge Notepad Business Cards Smartphone Pen QR Code Make it easy to know who you are and where you are from!

Building Your Network

• Be Present

• Communicate and Connect

• Follow Up

Be Present•The early Bird….That’s right, gets the Worm.• Give your attention.• Meet someone new.•Always share your smile.

Communicate and Connect•Practice listening first•Don’t fire off all your BIG guns•Don’t be afraid to ask questions•Connect with people who are…

Influencers Mentors

Power Partners •Grow your NETWORK!

Follow Up Now what? What's the next step? Power Networking• How can we get back in touch?• Invite someone to get some coffee (or tea)• Go to lunch • Send a note (snail mail)• Send an email• Make a phone call (that’s right, pick up the darn

phone!)• Find out the other places people gather in your network• Social Networks!

Recommended Reading

Getting Naked Patrick Lencioni

Understanding Influence for Leaders at all Levels

Robyn Henderson