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October 4, 2005 by Dane Carlson | 1 Comment

Scott Ginsberg:

Networking is a term that didn’t exist (academically) until almost 40 years ago. It’s a word uttered in and around the business world every day, yet is unclear to most as to how it actually works. Still, it’s a fundamental tool to the success of any business.

By definition, the term networking is the development and maintenance of mutually valuable relationships. It’s not schmoozing; it’s not just handing out business cards, selling, marketing or small talk. Those activities are part of networking, but unfortunately, many people’s misunderstanding of the term causes them network ineffectively.

The following are The 7 Habits of Highly Horrible Networkers™, and they can stand in the way of developing mutually valuable relationships. So, next time you attend your Chamber or Association meeting, keep these ideas in mind so you can offer the most value to your fellow networkers.

1. Attitude
2. Dig Your Well WHEN You’re Thirsty
3. Dealin’ the Deck
4. Unprofessional Information
5. Sit with the Wrong Company
6. Small Talk is for Suckers
7. Limitations

via Ken Dyck.

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