You've heard it over and over again: If you want to be successful in life and career, you have to make contacts. This ain’t about the guys who can get you 10% off canned goods or a discount on your favorite pair of jeans, but the people who can help you on your path to professional success.
When hunting for contacts, the first step is to collect phone numbers. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when gathering the information, whether in business meetings or social events.
Be sincere
The last thing people want is to feel harassed and used. When you acquaint yourself with others, don't be pushy and arrogant; rather, be straightforward and sincere.
Be confident
People like to be associated with confident individuals. If you don't have a spine, they won't take the time.
Have an opinion
For people to trust you, they have to respect you. Therefore, it's a good idea to keep yourself informed and always know what you're talking about, rather than just looking like you know what you're talking about. Your point of view might not always coincide with others', but at least they'll respect you for voicing it.
Don't kill the conversation
There is such a thing as overdoing it in a conversation. When you have been speaking for a little while and there isn't much left to say, exit the conversation smoothly and move on to other people. You don't want to be caught in a silent gaze with someone you just met.
Excerpted By: Tim Steve
2007 Shaques Publishing Inc
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