The Linkedin Mindset…
The Linkedin Mindset…
Let me share with you a story to illustrate the mindset that will make your Linked In experience more successful.
For five years I was associated with the business networking group, BNI. I participated as a member, served in various officer positions, and even performed as a regional ambassador to other BNI business networking groups.
Over these five years, I learned the basic rules of effective business networking. Here are the basic:
• Networking is about building relationships
• Find the right group suitable to your business goals
• People need to know, like and trust you before they refer to you
• You need to build your credibility within the group
• You need to show up to the meetings
• You need to participate and assume responsible roles within the group
• You need to give more than you get
• Business networking is not a quick fix or magic bullet
Doing these basic will help you be an effective traditional business networker.
Even though, Linkedin is an internet based social networking group, the same networking rules apply to be successful. Linkedin is a conduit for building relationships and communicating with others. It is not a magic bullet. It requires a commitment of time, and participation. It requires that you build a trust level with others and give more than you get. It makes you choose the right groups with whom you want to participate.
Follow the basic rules of business networking in your Linkedin program.
To be continued, your comments are welcomed…
Al
