Women’s Networking Styles. How to be Assertive, Not Aggressive or Abrasive.

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7 Responses to “Don’t forget Powerful Networking! I want YOUR case studies 48-hours only!”

1. edward, on July 28th, 2007 at 1:09 pm Said:

   Hi what an interesting topics that you have. Could we exchange links? Contact me at my blog. I’ll wait for your response.

2. Teresa Morrow, on July 29th, 2007 at 1:56 am Said:

   Well Ponn,

   You should know by now anything that you are doing, I am there!
   I love this idea about sharing our case studies with you in regards to networking.
   Networking can be such a “powerful” tool, if used correctly and that is what Empower Women Now and your book is all about.
   For me, networking is about being yourself while placing your best attributes that the client is looking for, right in front of them. I have not had issues networking. For me, I enjoy meeting new people and socializing to get to know them. Oh - that is probably one of the biggest things about networking that is very important—-listen to others and what they have to say before telling them about you. Wouldn’t you agree, Ponn? I have been in some networking venues where people will start immediately telling the rest of the people what their “specials” are and how great the products are…when all along, they didn’t inquire about the rest of the people in the room or even still, they may not have even said, “Hi!” or “How are you?” When people do this in any network setting, it reminds me of being at a mall where they ladies are “pushing the latest perfume” or a salesperson asks you every five seconds if they can help you with something. I like to be able to “browse” or “mingle” abit before buying something. When you network I think it is important to ask other about what they do and who they are. You need to show a genuine interest with the person you meet at any event. A good thing to do is to ask for their business card Maybe one person you meet mentions that they like boating. So write “boating” on the back of the card. So, when you follow up with them at a later time (2-3 days is best), you can possibly bring up something about boating.

   Well, that is my case study with networking and some advice to go along with the study.

   Sincerely,

   Teresa Morrow
   Key Business Partners

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   Ponn,

   I think you will like this much better…

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   Networking can be such a “powerful” tool, if used correctly and that is what Empower Women Now and what your book focus on for all women entrepreneurs.

   For me, networking is about being yourself while placing your best attributes that the client is looking for, right in front of them. I have not had issues networking. For me, I enjoy meeting new people and socializing to get to know them.

   Oh - that is probably one of the biggest things about networking that is very important—-listen to others and what they have to say before telling them about you. Wouldn’t you agree, Ponn?

   I have experienced the abrasive networking personality type, where the focus is on them and not about getting to know anyone else at the networking event. This type of networking personality will start immediately telling the rest of the people what their “specials” are and how great the products are…when all along, they didn’t inquire about the rest of the people in the room or even still, they may not have even said, “Hi!” or “How are you?”

   Then I have also witnessed others whom are not as abrasive, however, a bit too assertive in their approach to networking. This type of networking personality deem it necessary to keep asking others what they think about their own products or services without giving others time to absorb what they have said in the conversation. The assertive networking type reminds me of being at a mall where they ladies are “pushing the latest perfume” or a salesperson asks you every five seconds if they can help you with something. I like to be able to “browse” or “mingle” alittle before buying something.

   For me, I display the appreciative networking personality type. My biggest concern is when I network with others is to get to know about them and what they do. I do not go into a network event with selling on my mind. However, I go in with an excitement about meeting and getting to know other people. I try to show a genuine interest with the others I meet at any event. One tip I like to do write down something personal about each person they may have mentioned during the event. For example, maybe one person you meet mentions their enjoyment for boating. So, when you follow up with them at a later time (2-3 days is best), you can possibly bring up something about boating.

3. Ponn, on July 29th, 2007 at 2:49 pm Said:

   Eduardo
   Thanks for stopping by my blog.
   Since you asked…I stopped by your blog and commented on your BlogRoll page.

   Or you can click here for our link-exchange directory.

   Teresa
   Thanks so much for commenting.
   There’s still time, as I was hoping to get “case studies/actual experiences” to describe what *you* think is the difference among the 3-types of women-networkers:
   1. Abrasive
   2. Aggressive
   3. Assertive

   Since I can make some assumptions in each of your examples, as a “reporter” I can not and will not “assume” anything.

   For example, the chick who says “me, me, me, my specials etc” without first saying “hi” would be an example of 1/2/3 personality?

   Next, you like to “ask for help, offer help, then if asked share more about yourself” would be an example of 1/2/3 personality?

   What about the 3rd personality?

   The more descriptive you are, the better the chance of being highlighted in my column.

   Tip: since you have my book, you already know the definitions to the 3=types. Just look it up…but; I’d prefer to have one’s own interpretation of them.

4. Ponn, on July 29th, 2007 at 9:35 pm Said:

   Teresa
   Like wow! Thanks for answering “my call”…you should consider putting up your full-case study on your blog, and trackback to this post; so your readers can see your thorough case study!

   Peace, my dear.
   Thanks a million!

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