Bloggers And Connectors Welcome!

So what's this all about?

I'm in my third year of blogging and I've been networking for as long as I can remember, even before I thought of it as networking. I've noticed that some people don't understand the relationship aspect of networking and some do. Still others don't seem to understand that there is a difference between networking and network marketing.

How do I see networking? We help each other connect with those that are likely to be the answer to what we're seeking and vice versa. It's a two-way street. In fact, it's a multi-way street. Maybe you don't know someone who's a great connection for a particular project of mine at this moment, but I know someone who's a great connection for what you're seeking. Yet you DO know someone who is likely to be a profitable connection for my friend Fran. That works, too.

What else works? Understanding that I might not be your client, ever. Ever. Yet, I have connections to thousands of people who might be excellent choices for what you are selling or building or creating or...?

Some people require that you be their client if they are going to be yours. Not good. This is not compassionate. Open-hearted people can understand that you are looking for the absolute best in say, piano lessons, and they are a good friend, but not the absolute best in teaching piano. Or maybe you have a pre-existing relationship with someone like a real estate agent, so you don't see yourself needing another one. Or maybe you just don't want to go to them as your personal trainer because you haven't liked the way that they have handled conversations in the past. That doesn't stop you from referring people who are gung ho to get a personal trainer who might not react to your personal trainer friend in the same way.

I'm open to learning from your experience and because of my experience, I've got a lot of value to share. I've done personal development work, Toastmasters, Speaking Circles, The Free Enterprise Forum, visited Chamber of Commerce events and meetings, spoken at Rotary Clubs and recently I've really come to enjoy very much Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication. I urge you to read it. You can visit:
http://www.Puddledancer.com


Bloggers, let's network!