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3 Ways to Connect [video]

December 20, 2010 2 Comments

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of spending 2 days with the fine folks at 800-CEO-Read and 20 other outstanding individuals at their Author Pow Wow. If you’re an author, you really need to attend this next year.

After the event was over, we got a chance to hang out at the 8CR headquarters and shoot a 5 minute video about our big idea to change the world.  Something I’ve learned is the importance of getting connected with your world, instead of just contacting as many people as you can.

What follows are my 3 tips for getting connected, in a 4 minute video. I hope it’s helpful for you.

If you don’t see the video, you can go directly to it here.

Question for you: What is YOUR best tip for connecting with folks? Please leave your insights in the comments box below. Thanks!

Purposeful Networking

December 6, 2010 7 Comments

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I just read the most helpful article ever about the right way to network, I had to share a link here with you.

Purposeful Networking is about the right way to connect with people, and I think it’s something everyone should print out and use in all their networking activities.

Take 10 minutes to read and print this article, then take time to actually DO what this article suggests.

What’s YOUR best networking tip?

Remember Anyone’s Name

May 12, 2010 7 Comments

I am really good at remembering names, but it isn’t a natural thing. I actually have a neat trick for remembering names, and if you’re bad with names, this might help you too. It’s called READ to remember names. I admit, I love acronyms, so this works for me very well.

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R – Repeat. Repeat the name back to the person, try to do full name, and say it correctly, as soon as you hear it.

E – Examine the name. Think if you know anyone else with the name, and if so, try to relate a characteristic of this person to the other person you know. If it’s a unique name, try to see yourself spelling or writing the name down on a piece of paper. I actually type it in my mind, as I type 80 wpm. Picturing which fingers would depress the letters in their name is very helpful for me.

A – Ask about the name. If you’ve never heard of the name, ask about the origin.  Ask if the name was given to them because of family history, or from a favorite aunt or uncle. Tell yourself the story in your head.

D – Deliver. Deliver the person to someone else in a room. Including their name, a small bit of the examination you did, a little of the story you heard, and then say the name again.

Your turn:

Do you have better ways of remembering names?

What questions do you have about remembering names?