Pay Attention!

What can you do this week to show the people in your network that they have your undivided attention?

 ·     How about turning off your cell phone while you're in conversation with them?

 ·     Maintaining eye contact is a another great way to show full attention.

 ·    Active listening is also crucial in showing undivided attention.

In our meetings, we owe our undivided attention to each other – this means no phones, no tablets, no devices.

 

Here’s why.

We expect people top pay attention to us when we're talking. So we must do the same for them. Not only is it the foundation of Givers Gain – it’s just plain old good manners (which we learned in elementary school).

 

Like your teacher said, “Pay attention!” You’ll be richer for it.

Get in Stryd-e

I am delighted to be speaking at the 1st Annual Stryd-e Event on October 28th.

This inaugural event is created and hosted by BNI member and Ambassador Arti Sharma of Measure Marketing. 

Stryd-e "aims to provide small businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals an opportunity to learn the latest strategies in digital marketing and business networking with an inclination to make a difference in the society. In today’s day and age, mobilizing and engaging with community development issues and the consciousness to do our part for the society is what makes all the difference. To resonate with this belief, the 100% of the proceeds from tickets sales will go towards Food 4 Kids charity."

What's great about this event is that it's close to home, being held in Oakville. And, other fantastic speakers include BNI member and Ambassador, John Goldstein of John Goldstein Photography.

If you've ever wondered how to seamlessly coordinate your digital and online marketing in support of your business networking activities, this event will show you "how to." Don't miss it.

Register now.

#1 Trait of a Master Networker

BNI conducted a survey for the book Masters of Networking that asked business professionals what the most important traits of a master networker were. The most important trait was following up on referrals. Not giving them, following up on them.

See Week 20 in The 29% Solution, “Follow Up Today,” for a networking follow-up report card. Remember, the best system for following up is the one you’re going to use.

There are many kinds of follow-up. You should follow up when you meet a person. You should follow up on a regular basis. By regular basis I don't mean at stalker level. I mean touch base with people from time to time as you're building a creditable relationship. Especially when you have something to share with them or give to them. Following up is part of building a relationship, not just closing a deal.

Have you followed-up with the folks you've met recently?

I'd love to hear about your most effective follow-up system.