Everyone can network. Fewer do it well.
Networking should reflect each individual’s personality, ambitions and druthers. Once a person identifies a way to network that feels comfortable the rest is logistics. Why? Because in networking attitude is more important than aptitude.
Strategic networking is grounded in preparation.
Efficient, effective networking requires goals, strategies and tactics all focused on a specific kind of client or niche market. Good networkers chose venues where their designated target goes, and prepare conversations of interest to them. The best networkers give to get because in networking relationships what goes around, comes around.