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If you had only one BIG thing to accomplish this year what would that be?

I find that when you ask that question, you tap into the passion of most people and I think, “Gee. If I can help someone achieve a great success that would be something rewarding–something I can also share with others to help even more achieve success as success catalyzes even more success.”

Have you tried this? If so what results have you seen achieved?

For example, take my recent Networlding experience with John Fowler, my next co-author on our upcoming book, Graduate to LinkedIn: Jumpstart Your Career Support Network Now! (Networlding Publishing: May 2010) where John was on Twitter and was sharing his experiencing reading my Networlding book.

I was impressed that this twenty-nine year old really got how to network more effectively and that he valued it greatly. I then searched for and found him on LinkedIn. There I found a number to call him and picked up the phone and called. In Networlding I like to get to the point so I asked him the question, above. He was interested in talking further about collaborative ideas that included some kind of a book.

When we met we decided that the window of opportunity was now and that we should work together on a book for both those undergrads and graduate students graduating in May. No time like the present to help those in need of jobs in the upcoming months we both agreed.

Additionally, because I had done years of work on LinkedIn training, I was able to provide John with more than half the copy needed for the book. He was then able to add his own insights and, with lots of queries through LinkedIn and other social media sites, we’ve been able to get some great success stories by college grads.


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What Do Your Values Reflect?

December 11, 2009

reflectonwatermediumWhat does it mean to have a system for networking? I  created a method to change random, “one-shot”  networking into mutually beneficial and consistently productive Networlding. There are seven steps in total that once mastered will allow you to be an effortless Networlder. The steps will be presented individually because each step must be completed before moving onto the next. Take time with each step and make sure the your responses and truthful and valuable for you.

STEP NUMBER 1:

Create Your Values Foundation.

We all have values, but what are your top four and, if you can, what are they in level of priority?

Carol had been what we call in Networlding “baseline networking” for years. She was at the top of her game working as Director of HR for a large organization. However, the long hours and an intense travel schedule left Carol feeling that her personal life lacked balance. From layoffs and career changes to being sought out for competitive executive positions, Carol had been through all of the ups and downs of corporate life.

As she began thinking about what she wanted her future to look like she thought more about her childhood dream of being a physiologist. Carol appreciated valued-based business and aspired to start an individual psychology practice of her own.

With these goals in mind Carol took the first step in Networlding and identified her top four values:

• Spirituality
• Connection
• Making a difference
• Achievement

With these values in mind, Carol decided to leave her six-figure salary and return to graduate school. By understanding her values Carol will not lose sight of them through her process. With her values in mind she is more apt to meet others with similar values and build a network of people around her that will help maintain these values. She will also vocalize her values more often and make requests to be introduced to people who hold similar and complimentary values.

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Social Networking Leadership Showcase: Linkable Leader Alonzo Russell – Part I

October 27, 2009

Following is a Part I of an interview I had the pleasure of conducting with one of our Networlding licensees, Alonzo Russell of Alonzo Russell and Associate. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed hearing Alonzo’s insights around building trusting relationship networks and how to leverage those networks for mutual gain, 1.   [...]

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Notes from the Future: Table of Contents

September 26, 2009

i. Prologue – Written by Melissa Giovagnoli – What was the original genesis of the Innovation Center concept?  How long of a gestation period was there?  What earlier attempts had been made?  What was learned from those experiences?  What specific events/encounters provided the catalyst that made the whole thing possible starting in 2009? I. Chapter [...]

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