Series: Business Networking: Why and How
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About this Series
- Lessons: 4
- Total Time: 0h 56m
- Use: Watch Online & Download
- Access Period: Unlimited
- Created At: 02/25/2009
- Last Updated At: 07/20/2010
This is a 4-lesson series in which Thom Singer explains why you need to build your professional network, how to meet people in order to expand your professional network, pitfalls to avoid and networking myths you should not believe, how to build and deepen relationships you have with others, and the need to differentiate yourself from the crowd.
Thom Singer is an expert in social networking and developing a personal brand. He has worked in sales and marketing capacities at several Fortune 100 companies and regularly speaks to corporate audiences about the power of business relationships. Additionally, he has authored several books about professional networking and developed The Networking Quotient Quiz, an interactive survey that helps professionals measure and compare their networking skills with their peers.
To learn more about Thom Singer or his books on networking, networking for women, and networking with LinkedIn, check out http://www.thomsinger.com.
About this Author
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- Thom Singer
- 6 lessons
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05/19/2008
Thom Singer has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience with firms such as RR Donnelley, Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP, Andrews Kurth LLP, Marsh, Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank. He is an expert in branding, positioning and networking, and has trained thousands of professionals in the art of branding, sales, networking and other skills that lead to increased business.
Thom has authored eight books and numerous articles for business and marketing publications.
An accomplished speaker and presenter, Thom was a semi-finalist in the 2002 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking, placing second in the Region III competition, making him among the top 18...
Lessons Included
Below are the descriptions for each of the lessons included in the series:
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Business Networking Part I: Why?
This lesson is part of a 4-lesson series in which Thom Singer covers why to network, how to meet people, how to build and cultivate relationships,and how to stand out from the crowd. In this lesson, he explains why you need to build your professional network.
Lesson Overview:
1. Your business network and your competition
2. When and how networking will pay dividends
3. Return on time invested to build your personal network
4. The importance of visibility and credibilityOther lessons in this series include:
Business Networking: How? (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/903)
Business Networking: After We've Met (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/904)
Business Networking: Standing Out (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/905)Thom Singer is an expert in social networking and developing a personal brand. He has worked in sales and marketing capacities at several Fortune 100 companies and regularly speaks to corporate audiences about the power of business relationships. Additionally, he has authored several books about professional networking and developed The Networking Quotient Quiz, an interactive survey that helps professionals measure and compare their networking skills with their peers.
To learn more about Thom Singer or his books on networking, networking for women, and networking with LinkedIn, check out http://www.thomsinger.com.
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Business Networking Part II: How?
This lesson is part of a 4-lesson series in which Thom Singer covers why to network, how to meet people, how to build and cultivate relationships,and how to stand out from the crowd. In this lesson, he discusses how to meet people in order to expand your professional network. Additionally, he talks about pitfalls to avoid and networking myths you should not believe.
Lesson Overview:
1. The biggest networking mistakes
2. How to connect with people - 6 easy first steps
3. The most egregious Networking MythsOther lessons in this series include:
Business Networking: Why? (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/902)
Business Networking: After We've Met (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/904)
Business Networking: Standing Out (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/905)Thom Singer is an expert in social networking and developing a personal brand. He has worked in sales and marketing capacities at several Fortune 100 companies and regularly speaks to corporate audiences about the power of business relationships. Additionally, he has authored several books about professional networking and developed The Networking Quotient Quiz, an interactive survey that helps professionals measure and compare their networking skills with their peers.
To learn more about Thom Singer or his books on networking, networking for women, and networking with LinkedIn, check out http://www.thomsinger.com.
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Business Networking Part III: After We've Met...
This lesson is part of a 4-lesson series in which Thom Singer covers why to network, how to meet people, how to build and cultivate relationships,and how to stand out from the crowd. In this lesson, he teaches you how to build and deepen relationships you have with others. Meeting someone is only the first hurdle in bringing them into your network. The harder, more critical, step is to build a relationship with that person once you have met initially. This video will show you a number of different ways to do just that.
Lesson Overview:
1. Who are the best networkers?
2. How do successful networkers build a relationship with someone they have met?
3. How do successful networkers cultivate and deepen their relationships?Other lessons in this series include:
Business Networking: Why? (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/902)
Business Networking: How? (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/903)
Business Networking: Standing Out (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/905)Thom Singer is an expert in social networking and developing a personal brand. He has worked in sales and marketing capacities at several Fortune 100 companies and regularly speaks to corporate audiences about the power of business relationships. Additionally, he has authored several books about professional networking and developed The Networking Quotient Quiz, an interactive survey that helps professionals measure and compare their networking skills with their peers.
To learn more about Thom Singer or his books on networking, networking for women, and networking with LinkedIn, check out http://www.thomsinger.com.
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Business Networking Part IV: Standing Out
This lesson is part of a 4-lesson series in which Thom Singer covers why to network, how to meet people, how to build and cultivate relationships and how to stand out from the crowd. In this lesson, he asserts that, "You are either distinct or extinct," and discusses the need to differentiate. Following this explanation, he suggests ways in which someone can stand out from the crowd.
Lesson Overview:
1. Distinct vs. Extinct
2. Professional networking online (LinkedIn, etc)
3. Weak links and re-connections
5. Optimizing networks for your company
6. Maintaining relationshipsOther lessons in this series include:
Business Networking: Why? (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/902)
Business Networking: How? (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/903)
Business Networking: After We've Met (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/904)Thom Singer is an expert in social networking and developing a personal brand. He has worked in sales and marketing capacities at several Fortune 100 companies and regularly speaks to corporate audiences about the power of business relationships. Additionally, he has authored several books about professional networking and developed The Networking Quotient Quiz, an interactive survey that helps professionals measure and compare their networking skills with their peers.
To learn more about Thom Singer or his books on networking, networking for women, and networking with LinkedIn, check out http://www.thomsinger.com.
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I really enjoyed this whole series on networking - with the economy being what it is, it's good to get a bit of a reminder of why/how to network as well as some tips and tricks to help me ensure that I stand out appropriately. Great job, thom!