Comments on: Effective and meaningful networking: Venture beyond your tribe http://www.semiosiscommunications.com/effective-meaningful-networking/ Semiosis Communications: Sustainable marketing for people, planet, and prosperity Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:54:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Peter Korchnak http://www.semiosiscommunications.com/effective-meaningful-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4001 Peter Korchnak Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:53:48 +0000 http://www.semiosiscommunications.com/?p=4131#comment-4001 @Natalie: As a general rule, just do it. The more you get out there and stretch your comfort zone, the bigger the comfort zone gets. It's just a matter of practice, as with everything. Start with groups you're familiar with, or events where you know someone who can make introductions for you. Going to a networking event with a friend or colleague is also helpful. Hanging out around the refreshments provides for a good context to break the ice. Another helpful tactic is to show up way early, stand by the entrance, and meet/greet every attendee. By the time the event gets going you will have figuratively and literally touched everyone. Above all, have an objective and target audience in mind to stay focused. @Natalie: As a general rule, just do it. The more you get out there and stretch your comfort zone, the bigger the comfort zone gets. It’s just a matter of practice, as with everything.

Start with groups you’re familiar with, or events where you know someone who can make introductions for you. Going to a networking event with a friend or colleague is also helpful. Hanging out around the refreshments provides for a good context to break the ice. Another helpful tactic is to show up way early, stand by the entrance, and meet/greet every attendee. By the time the event gets going you will have figuratively and literally touched everyone.

Above all, have an objective and target audience in mind to stay focused.

]]> By: Natalie http://www.semiosiscommunications.com/effective-meaningful-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4000 Natalie Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:13:45 +0000 http://www.semiosiscommunications.com/?p=4131#comment-4000 Great thoughts Peter! Any tips for someone like me who finds networking in general to be a stretch outside of my comfort zone? Great thoughts Peter! Any tips for someone like me who finds networking in general to be a stretch outside of my comfort zone?

]]> By: Brian Setzler, CPA http://www.semiosiscommunications.com/effective-meaningful-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-3976 Brian Setzler, CPA Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:22:32 +0000 http://www.semiosiscommunications.com/?p=4131#comment-3976 Excellent points Peter. I agree that effective networking will take you beyond your comfort zone. I know I'm having to push myself and my colleagues to swim with bigger fish. Bigger fish demand more, pay better and pose bigger challenges. Excellent points Peter. I agree that effective networking will take you beyond your comfort zone. I know I’m having to push myself and my colleagues to swim with bigger fish. Bigger fish demand more, pay better and pose bigger challenges.

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