Most people know about networking. Sometimes it seems like who you know is more important than what you know! Some people also want to know who knows you! What do you think? has this been your experience? What do you think?
Networking has been around for a long time. It is a tactic used to seek new business, gain a competitive advantage, “close the deal” and get the sale. Sometimes it can be a bit superficial. Few people establish meaningful long-term relationships. Few people find out what is under the business suit and what is the true passion of a person. Let’s be honest, the focus of networking is on you! It’s about you and not the other person!
There is a new concept gaining acceptance. It’s called netting!
Netweaving is a new term created by Bob Littell who lives in the Atlanta metropolitan area. networking is 180 degrees different from networking. With netweaving, the focus is on the other person. networking seeks to help others and networking seeks to sell to others. A NetWeaver Master listens first and seeks to become a resource to other people! Bob believes that people are incomplete. Many people face challenges, have needs and problems to solve.
Weaving networks seeks to help others and not sell to others! Simply by asking, “How can I help you?” Take notes about the people you meet. You will be very different from everyone else and your next networking event!
Make a commitment to contact them after the event. Meeting with them for coffee or lunch. Become a resource for them! First, seek to help them! Additionally, networking encourages people to build networks of trusted resources and send business to them. Visit Bob Littell’s website: http://www.netweaving.com and start netting today!
So should you drop networking and turn to networking instead?
Well, you can do both! Apply your networking skills to discover great opportunities. Use networking to make a difference to the people you connect with at the event! Learn about weaving nets! Study it! Become a disciple! If you love helping people, embrace this new philosophy. You will become a valuable resource to others and a hero to many! You will find that people will be attracted to you and will want to know more about you! It will raise your stature in your community. You will stand out!
So if you want to make a positive impact in your business community, become a Master NetWeaver! Teach someone else about the benefits of webbing and get paid for it!