Networking became kind of a joke for a few years because everyone was buzzing to physical meetings and exchanging business cards or brochures, brags and phone numbers. For certain the paper industry benefited, but sometimes it was difficult to understand much other benefit.
When was one supposed to WORK the work that would develop according to the promises of network? There never seemed to be more hours evolving in one’s day.
So, we kind of became numb to the possibilities and let it slide. Now we have a great deal of online “social networking”. We’re learning the benefits of connecting professionally and with people we’ve not contacted for a long time but whom we hold valuable. Even when the effort to participate in the social networks seems automated and more than a habit…an addiction, we are still learning benefits and learning management tips so we can keep a life and keep a network.
Because it is WHO you KNOW and WHO KNOWS you. So, how do you keep your networking efforts from becoming a toxic pool of wasted time in your busy career?
Jennifer Gniadecki wrote a quick read, Non-Toxic Networking, with many practical applications that show how to keep networking from eating your life. How to make your networking efforts, in real time and virtual a profitable and pleasant experience.
Jenn as walked the fiery coals of networking. She has figured out some things to do that are benefical for survival and thriving. I highly recommend this e-book for your networking management shelf.
As a professional copywriter, Jenn turns a good word and phrase into entertaining and applicable information.
If you are a professional in the corporate office or a professional virtual assistant, Jenn points have application. She is an active member of many networks, both physical and virtual. She is particularly active at VAnetworking.com with solid, honest input for questions from other members. If you are a professional virtual assistant you will benefit from membership at VAnetworking.com and the support of an especially NON-TOXIC network. This virtual network has supported members for several years; the experience is there. Our sister blog, @ Bar JD Virtual Professionals, has every bit as much dedication to the group as you will find here.
Visit the page about Non-Toxic Networking, written by Jennifer Gniadecki, at Bar JD today and give yourself a break. You can learn that networking won’t kill you; that it will work for you. Get it TODAY!
