Comments on: Simple Offline Networking Tips

By: helen diehl

helen diehl — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:50:32 +0000

Phil –

Thanks for encouraging me to SHARE my story about the power of a simple note….

http://whatwouldhelendo.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/what-a-note-will-do/

Helen

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:15:25 +0000

Hi Phil .. thanks for these .. I’m quite good at keeping in touch .. but perhaps have the English reserve here at home. I have however ‘had’ to write to friends and family regarding my mother and they’ve all had personal notes attached to them, which generate letters back .. so I’ve done my fair share of personal writing over the 2+ years .. it is great as my Mum in her last days .. gets letters or card from everyone – so important!

Fortuantely I’ve learnt to mix .. it took me many years to do it .. and now I do it quite well – sometimes I don’t feel like it! But mostly I enjoy the repartee and laugh and participate .. occasionally I’ll smile and switch off .. I’m needing my own space.

Thanks -
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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By: Deb Call

Deb Call — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:29:40 +0000

Phil, As a middle-ager, I find it refreshing to see a person from the younger generation promote in-person networking. What you suggest I was taught to do growing up, but it’s not typical of someone in your generation. So I applaud you and thank you for spreading the word.

I enjoy phone calls and emails to stay in touch with far flung friends/family. Right now I am travelling to do “in-person” contact with dear friends of many years.

Meanwhile I ask myself the question of the day – to twitter or not to twitter! Only time will tell.

By: Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:51:48 +0000

Bill – You’re not an old guy, you’re a classic.

And I would LOVE to get together for coffee and/or lunch/dinner sometime soon. I’ll shoot you a note and let’s make it a date! Been TOO LONG my friend!

By: Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:50:24 +0000

You’re VERY welcome Helen! Glad to share, remind, and inspire.

Thank YOU for your comments. Makes me smile!

By: Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:49:27 +0000

Glad you like those Deborah, even though not all of them are perfect for introverts

By: Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:08:52 +0000

These are great ideas! Even an introvert can manage these! Well, except maybe the open mic :0)! I’m going to go write a few notes right now…

By: Bryndon

Bryndon — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:19:10 +0000

My favorite way to network offline is to attend service events. Too meet with people who are passionate enough to take time from their schedule to serve and interact with others is a powerful experience.

I think you get a great understanding of a person when seeing them do ordinary things for extra ordinary causes.

By: helen diehl

helen diehl — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:18:08 +0000

Phil – I AGREE with all you say & do ‘em all (well haven’t been to a poetry reading recently…). I OFTEN send notes to people especially THANK YOU notes for even the smallest thing — and do you know what — probably 4 out of 5 times people will call me OR write me back & thank me for the thank you note – b/c it meant so much to them.
Phil – keep writing & reminding – you’re GREAT.
Thank You
Helen

By: Bill Welter

Bill Welter — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:04:39 +0000

Phil,
As an official “old guy” I’m really happy to see your post. We’ve become very good at the high tech stuff, but have somewhat neglected the high touch aspect to life. (OK, I’ll get off the soapbox and answer your question.)
I regularly send e-mails to people and just ask about “coffee and conversation.” I rarely get a refusal and have built a nice network of people who drink coffee and share ideas. By the way, how about coffee and conversation one of these days. I’ll drive up to cheese country.
Bill