Issue link: https://docs.hic.us/i/403552
opinion, feeling, or response from the other person about the environment, an activity, or situation at hand. • EVERYONE YOU MEET KNOWS SOMEONE YOU KNOW Everyone you know knows someone that you know. It just depends on how far back you have to go to find the common contact. In fact, there is a theory referred to as the Rule of Seven that says this common link is no further back than seven people. • AVOID BEING JUDGEMENTAL OF OTHERS Learn to accept differences as normal. Just because the other person is not like you, doesn't give you the right to judge. Each of us has something to offer each other and the world. Use this to your advantage, since obvious differences can lead to stimulating conversations, which can in-turn build a foundation for a relationship. • NETWORKING IS NOT A ONE WAY STREET The desire to grow, learn, and share is the basis of all networking. But it has to be mutual to be effective. It's important that both of you share your needs, interests and problems. • LISTEN TO YOUR WORLD - YOU MAY LEARN SOMETHING Few people really listen. Everyone needs someone to listen to them and everyone has something worthwhile to say. You can never learn anything about someone else, unless you consciously listen to and absorb what they have to say. • NETWORKING CAN TAKE PLACE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME Networking can take place anywhere, on the street, in elevators, in coffee shops, in airplanes, and in business meetings. However, some environments are more conducive to building a productive network than others. (Business meetings fall into this category.) In the case of a social setting, just focus on establishing common ground. Further details should be discussed later by phone, or at a future non-social meeting. Building an effective network contact takes time, respect, and interest. • BUSINESS CARDS ARE A TOOL, BUT THEY MUST BE USED PROPERLY Most business cards end up in the trash. Don't just hand it over, give them a reason to hang on to it. www.hsi.us care@hsi.us 124