Keith Ferrazzi Changed My Life

Keith Ferrazzi Changed My Life One of the reasons I didnt network early in my job search was because I was afraid of n.e.t.w.o.r.k.i.n.g. What an ugly word. What does hey, lets go network! mean to you?   Is it like hey, lets go sell used cars!   Or, hey, lets go find the one awesome contact who is going to be surrounded by dozens of duds! Or, hey, lets go schmooze with a bunch of people, collect their business cards, and never contact them again! I didnt want to network because I didnt understand what networking meant. Not to spoil Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzis book, but he completely redefined networking as building intimate relationships.   Thats right, intimate. Never Eat Alone completely COMPLETELY changed how I went about my job search.   Subsequently, it had a significant impact on WHAT JibberJobber would become (in JibberJobber you can rank the strength of your relationship with your contacts, as well as each company and job), and HOW I interact with people today, as a business owner. Im comfortable saying that Keith Ferrazzi changed my life.   And its the #1 networking book I recommend.   (#2 is Thom Singers Some Assembly Required it is a different, excellent book that complements Keith Ferrazzis book). So, number one task for you is to GET and READ Never Eat Alone (my local library has three copies, which are usually checked out). Number two, if you want to learn from Keith himself, is to register for the $50 Experts Connection teleseminar this Wednesday at 4 5pm EST.   Register here. This is the description of the telesememinar: Building Relationships for Career Success in a Downturn Market: Class Description: Todays economic environment makes it easier for people to lose their sense of direction and more people are looking for solutions. The answer remains that all of life’s successes are about people.   No matter your goal in life, networking can help you achieve it. It is about knowing the right people for the right reasons â€" not just because you shook their hand at a corporate event.   When you base your networking on generosity and friendships, the doors you never knew were there will open. These relationships are driven by intimacy, transparency, generosity and accountability. In this 60 minute session you will learn to: Identify people who can help you achieve career goals. Build and broadcast unique personal brands to stand out in the crowded marketplace. Ensure the people and resources in your own “back yard” are contributing to your success. Approach and engage mentors for guidance along the many paths of your career, culminating in a dynamic personal board of advisors. Develop a Relationship Action Plan to guide your actions and track progress. I have not heard Keith Ferrazzi talk I hope his presentation is as good as his book (regardless, read the book!).   If you attend, let me know what you think! This blog post is brought to you by JibberJobber Partner and Career Connections sponsor Career Resumes.   Career Resumes specializes in writing professional and executive resumes, and has provided resume services for Monster, TheLadders, Netshare and more.   Career Resumes also provides LinkedIn Profile Makeover services. Keith Ferrazzi Changed My Life One of the reasons I didnt network early in my job search was because I was afraid of n.e.t.w.o.r.k.i.n.g. What an ugly word. What does hey, lets go network! mean to you?   Is it like hey, lets go sell used cars!   Or, hey, lets go find the one awesome contact who is going to be surrounded by dozens of duds! Or, hey, lets go schmooze with a bunch of people, collect their business cards, and never contact them again! I didnt want to network because I didnt understand what networking meant. Not to spoil Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzis book, but he completely redefined networking as building intimate relationships.   Thats right, intimate. Never Eat Alone completely COMPLETELY changed how I went about my job search.   Subsequently, it had a significant impact on WHAT JibberJobber would become (in JibberJobber you can rank the strength of your relationship with your contacts, as well as each company and job), and HOW I interact with people today, as a business owner. Im comfortable saying that Keith Ferrazzi changed my life.   And its the #1 networking book I recommend.   (#2 is Thom Singers Some Assembly Required it is a different, excellent book that complements Keith Ferrazzis book). So, number one task for you is to GET and READ Never Eat Alone (my local library has three copies, which are usually checked out). Number two, if you want to learn from Keith himself, is to register for the $50 Experts Connection teleseminar this Wednesday at 4 5pm EST.   Register here. This is the description of the telesememinar: Building Relationships for Career Success in a Downturn Market: Class Description: Todays economic environment makes it easier for people to lose their sense of direction and more people are looking for solutions. The answer remains that all of life’s successes are about people.   No matter your goal in life, networking can help you achieve it. It is about knowing the right people for the right reasons â€" not just because you shook their hand at a corporate event.   When you base your networking on generosity and friendships, the doors you never knew were there will open. These relationships are driven by intimacy, transparency, generosity and accountability. In this 60 minute session you will learn to: Identify people who can help you achieve career goals. Build and broadcast unique personal brands to stand out in the crowded marketplace. Ensure the people and resources in your own “back yard” are contributing to your success. Approach and engage mentors for guidance along the many paths of your career, culminating in a dynamic personal board of advisors. Develop a Relationship Action Plan to guide your actions and track progress. I have not heard Keith Ferrazzi talk I hope his presentation is as good as his book (regardless, read the book!).   If you attend, let me know what you think! This blog post is brought to you by JibberJobber Partner and Career Connections sponsor Career Resumes.   Career Resumes specializes in writing professional and executive resumes, and has provided resume services for Monster, TheLadders, Netshare and more.   Career Resumes also provides LinkedIn Profile Makeover services. Keith Ferrazzi Changed My Life One of the reasons I didnt network early in my job search was because I was afraid of n.e.t.w.o.r.k.i.n.g. What an ugly word. What does hey, lets go network! mean to you?   Is it like hey, lets go sell used cars!   Or, hey, lets go find the one awesome contact who is going to be surrounded by dozens of duds! Or, hey, lets go schmooze with a bunch of people, collect their business cards, and never contact them again! I didnt want to network because I didnt understand what networking meant. Not to spoil Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzis book, but he completely redefined networking as building intimate relationships.   Thats right, intimate. Never Eat Alone completely COMPLETELY changed how I went about my job search.   Subsequently, it had a significant impact on WHAT JibberJobber would become (in JibberJobber you can rank the strength of your relationship with your contacts, as well as each company and job), and HOW I interact with people today, as a business owner. Im comfortable saying that Keith Ferrazzi changed my life.   And its the #1 networking book I recommend.   (#2 is Thom Singers Some Assembly Required it is a different, excellent book that complements Keith Ferrazzis book). So, number one task for you is to GET and READ Never Eat Alone (my local library has three copies, which are usually checked out). Number two, if you want to learn from Keith himself, is to register for the $50 Experts Connection teleseminar this Wednesday at 4 5pm EST.   Register here. This is the description of the telesememinar: Building Relationships for Career Success in a Downturn Market: Class Description: Todays economic environment makes it easier for people to lose their sense of direction and more people are looking for solutions. The answer remains that all of life’s successes are about people.   No matter your goal in life, networking can help you achieve it. It is about knowing the right people for the right reasons â€" not just because you shook their hand at a corporate event.   When you base your networking on generosity and friendships, the doors you never knew were there will open. These relationships are driven by intimacy, transparency, generosity and accountability. In this 60 minute session you will learn to: Identify people who can help you achieve career goals. Build and broadcast unique personal brands to stand out in the crowded marketplace. Ensure the people and resources in your own “back yard” are contributing to your success. Approach and engage mentors for guidance along the many paths of your career, culminating in a dynamic personal board of advisors. Develop a Relationship Action Plan to guide your actions and track progress. I have not heard Keith Ferrazzi talk I hope his presentation is as good as his book (regardless, read the book!).   If you attend, let me know what you think! This blog post is brought to you by JibberJobber Partner and Career Connections sponsor Career Resumes.   Career Resumes specializes in writing professional and executive resumes, and has provided resume services for Monster, TheLadders, Netshare and more.   Career Resumes also provides LinkedIn Profile Makeover services.