1Title Page
5448. The Secret to Being a Power Networker Revealed!
2Foreword
5549. Why People Resist Networking
3Introduction
5650. Consider Joining a Business Networking/Referral Group
4I. Shyness & Introversion
5751. Strategies to Get the Most out of your Business Networking/Referral Group
51. Shyness Overview
5852. Find a Networking Mentor
62. What About Introversion?
5953. Even More Tips & Techniques to Network Like a Pro
73. Exploring Shyness & Introversion:
6054. Too Shy To Network?
84. Power Networking Overview
6155. So What’s Your Story?
9II. The Three Phases of Networking
6256. Close Encounters of the Networking Kind
105. Networking Is…
6357. Name Dropping for Fun & Profit
116. Networking Isn’t…
6458. Finding Common Interests
127. Pre Networking Phase
6559. Serendipity Isn’t a Plan!
138. Personal Branding
6660. I Would Like To Introduce …
149. What Do You Stand For?
6761. Be the Red Car
1510. Your USP
6862. Become a Thought Leader
1611. Introduction to Your Network Web
6963. For a Good Time Call
1712. Leveraging Your Connections
7064. “I propose …” Making a Proposal to a Board of Directors
1813. Tips for Strengthening Your Job Search Network
7165. Johnny Appleseed Knew What He Was Doing
1914. How High Does Your Elevator Go?
7266. You Get Back What You Give
2015. Developing Your Elevator Pitch
73Part IV Additional Resources
2116. Elevator Pitch Template
7467. Question: Should you smile on your Linkedin profile?
2217. It’s All About You!
7568. Question: Do you accept connection invitations from strangers on Linkedin? Why or why not?
2318. Technology Revisited
7669. Question: Is networking more important than education?
2419. Live Face-to-Face Networking Phase
7770. Question: What do you talk about over coffee?
2520. Your Elevator Has Arrived: What Do You Talk About?
7871. Question: In what way is career or business networking the same as making good friends?
2621. Coffee Anyone?
7972. Question: What are some tips when collecting business cards?
2722. Who’s Next?
8073. Question: What is the most difficult thing about networking?
2823. Dress For Success:
8174. Question: Why is networking important in the workplace?
2924. Business Card Presentation & Etiquette
8275. Question: How does one network effectively without seeming or sounding like you’re bragging?
3025. Wear a Name Tag
8376. Question: Who’re best business networking professionals?
3126. Whole Lotta Shaking Going On
8477. Question: What's the best way to network at 27 when you don't know many people and it seems like most people already have a network?
3227. Maintaining Eye Contact
8578. Question: How do you build strong relationships with contacts to strengthen your network?
3328. Obstacles to Communicating/Networking: Close Encounters of the Shy Kind
8679. Question: Can you do too much networking?
3429. Networking Skills Self-Assessment
8780. Question: Are most business professionals good at networking?
3530. Post Networking Phase
8881. Question: What are your most effective conversation openers in networking situations?
3631. Coffee’s Ready!
8982. Question: How do I meet local people with common interests?
3732. How Can You Help The Other Person?
9083. Question: What makes a good networking event?
3833. Follow-up is Everything!
9184. Question: What are the benefits of like-minded connections?
3934. An Alternative to Large Networking Meetings - A Planned Approach
9285. Question: What research exists about professional networking groups?
4035. Top Characteristics of Successful Networkers derived from BNI
9386. Question: What is the best way to network?
4136. Types of Networkers (derived from BNI)
9487. Question: What are some speed networking tips?
4237. Common Fears or Barriers Experienced by Shy Networkers
9588. Question: What are the best ways to network at a business dinner and leave a good impression?
43III. On-line Networking
9689. Question: How do I network with other people in my industry?
4438. Social Media Overview:
9790. Question: How do I get better at networking in conferences and events?
4539. Are You Linkedin?
9891. Question: Why on LinkedIn has boasting about oneself and one's achievements become acceptable and applauded? Does bragging or humility serve society better?
4640. Reach Out And Link Somebody
9992. Question: What are tips and tricks to increase your odds of getting a job at a company by using networking skills?
4741. Send Messages Out:
10093. Question: Which tools or apps do you use to network effectively at events?
4842. Create A Database Of Contacts And Contact Info
10194. Question: What are the challenges of writing a Linkedin profile?
4943. Systematize Responding To New Connections
10295. Now what?
5044. Participate in Groups
103About the Author
5145. Blow Your Own Horn!
104Also by Rae A. Stonehouse
5246. Cyber Bullying Prevention Strategies
105Copyright
5347. Top 15 Networking No-No’s
