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I was having a great conversation with a long-time colleague and friend, Stephen Meade last evening that lead to a discussion around what creates great social networking. Stephen offered the following insights:

People love recognition, referrals, and revenue. To that end, I love making introductions.
However, keep in mind the 3 C’s when you do so.

Make a referral, but hope you get back:

  1. Credit (for the referral, especially when other people use your contact for their benefit, they should give you public credit for the introduction)
  2. Contacts (that can help you and your business)
  3. Compensation (If and when appropriate, compensation)

I was pleased to see such a simple overview of what often goes unsaid in a networking exchange. So, I ask you, how many times have you connected with someone who reached out to you where you ended up offering support in the form of ideas or leads or even referrals where you got back absolutely nothing?

If you wonder what you can do to avoid these experiences I recommend that you create upfront contracts with your networking partners. Share with them what your expectations are and ask them what their expectations are emphasizing that the more clearly you share intentions the better the outcomes for you and your networking colleagues.

What do you think? Are there other ways you have seen work well to better ensure successful outcomes for your networking? Please comment below and share this with your colleagues to get their input.

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Could you be the 3rd author?

Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Melissa Giovagnoli
President, Networlding, Inc.
312-421-4213

March 2, 2009 (CHICAGO) – Social media and networking guru, Melissa Giovagnoli, plans to add another book to her roster of 11 published works including four best-sellers, but this time she’s looking for your help. The “Could You Be The Third Author?“ contest seeks out the best and brightest among public relations experts and speakers to join Giovagnoli and visual design expert Kerry LaCoste in co-authoring what’s sure to be another best seller.

Giovagnoli’s twelfth book, “101 Ways to Better Social Networking,” focuses on the merging of media with the internet and social networking, as well as with other technologies and fields like television, music, and entertainment. The “Could You Be The Third Author?” contest seeks social media or online public relations experts with highly successful track records, and who may have spoken publicly on the topic of social networking and social media but have yet to publish their own book.

“I truly believe in the benefits of collaboration, and working with someone else who really understands social networking will only add more value for readers,” said Melissa Giovagnoli, president of Networlding. “Plus, it’s great for the person who co-authors the book. Being a published author really makes a difference for someone’s business, not just financially, but also socially and emotionally.”

For more than a decade, Giovagnoli has coached hundreds of successful professionals and executives helping them publish and market their own books. LaCoste, a sixteen-year creative director and designer specializing in corporate communications, has experience in all aspects of graphic design and production, including annual reports, branding and positioning, promotional campaigns, and more. He founded LaCoste Design, Inc., a communications design firm, in 2005.

If you are interested in achieving author status, email info@networlding.com no more than a one-page list of reasons why you think you should be the third author for “101 Ways to Better Social Networking.” All entries must be submitted by March 20. The winner will be announced on March 30, and will receive 30% of the book’s net revenues.

About Melissa Giovagnoli

Melissa Giovagnoli is a social networking guru, keynote speaker and bestselling author, who founded Networlding in 2000, based on her seventh book on the science and practice of social networking. Networlding is a marketing and management consulting firm helping individuals and organizations achieve a “network effect” in their marketing, communications or sales initiatives.

Networlding conducts extensive research on the best strategies for utilizing social media to reduce costs and increase top-line profits. Her team of both corporate and Entrepreneurial leaders delivers world-class solutions to companies large and small, including AT&T, Disney, UBS, Motorola and Hewitt as well as hundreds of entrepreneurial organizations.

Giovagnoli has published 11 books, including best-sellers Networlding: Building Relationships and Opportunities for Success, and The Power of Two: Rethinking and Reforming Strategic Alliances; The Chicago Entrepreneurs Sourcebook, rated one of the top 10 small business books in Chicago; 75 Cage Rattling Questions that Change the Way You Work; Another one of her books was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is a frequently sought-after speaker on the topic of social media and social networking, and has appeared as a guest on WGN, CNBC, and the Today Show and was named “Outstanding Woman of the Decade Award” by The University of Chicago Women’s Business Advisory Council.

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Book Surge Gets Personal – Great Branding Strategy: Listen Up Companies!

February 18, 2009

Today I got an email from an account service professional named John Mark Schuster at BookSurge, an Amazon.com company. Now I have been exchanging emails with John who was the person who responded to my email inquiry regarding publishing a variety of new books and also older books I am updating. But what made this [...]

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Accelerating Goal Achievement to Grow Your Business Today: How to Get that 80% Return Daily

February 13, 2009

Accelerating Goal Achievement to Grow Your Business Today: How to Get that 80% Return Daily There is no question that selling today bears no resemblance to selling a year ago. At the same time there has been one area in business that has realized a decided growth–the development of social networking. Social networking most simply [...]

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Networlding Showcases SAS

December 2, 2008

Andres Tapia, Chief Diversity Officer for Hewitt has this to say about SAS in his upcoming book, The Incusion Paradox: “One company that is tackling the convergence of these workforce trends is SAS Institute, Inc, the world’s leader in business analytics software.  The company is not content with only being a leader with its customers; [...]

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