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Ellevate Essentials: Rules for Successful Networking

Ellevate Essentials: Rules for Successful Networking

Rules for Successful Networking Networking has been called the #1 unwritten rule of success in business. Yet we sometimes struggle to build lasting professional connections. So what should you do (or not do) when trying to connect with others and build your network? Listen to today’s podcast and learn the secrets to successful networking.Best,Sallie KrawcheckRelated Resources If you want to learn more about successful networking, see below for advice from our members.Whiteboard Co-Founder and President Ruth Henderson reveals how to both prepare for a networking event, and engage once you're there.Jenny Powers, CEO of Running with Heels, advises what changes to make when your networ

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Stephanie George

1. do a favor for someone in your network every week. 2. deepen one connection every month. 3. make your network diverse

Wednesday, Sep 28 11:27 PM EDT

Jess Matley

Thanks Stephanie! Awesome points to mention.

Thursday, Sep 29 2:36 PM EDT

Alyssa Kubishak

Great reminder to refocus our networking!

Monday, Nov 21 1:34 PM EST

Nailah (Parson) Miah, PMP

Great advice and a reminder to not just have a network but to activate it regularly and meaningfully!!

Wednesday, Jun 28 7:48 PM EDT

Lisa Wartemberg

The Ellevate network is a wonderful place to make one's network diverse. Looking forward to practicing Step 3- make your network diverse.

Tuesday, Jul 25 2:13 PM EDT

Stephanie Olivieri

So happy to be here. I love networking so much and am excited to be part of likeminded women. :)

Thursday, Oct 26 1:04 PM EDT

Nazife Kullen

Great tips. Looking forward to future events.

Sunday, Nov 12 10:46 AM EST

Nazife Kullen

Great tips. Looking forward to future events.

Sunday, Nov 12 10:46 AM EST

Regina M. Miller

Just joined. Truth be told i am not a big networker. This approach seems cool, different and personalized. Looking forward to it in 2018.

Monday, Dec 18 6:17 PM EST

Martha P. Brown

Looking forward to applying these three tips.

Monday, Dec 18 10:44 PM EST

Helena Wu

Happy to join this huge family! Looking forward to meeting other members!

Wednesday, Jul 25 2:39 PM EDT

Ellen Chisholm

Day 1, brand new to Ellevate! Thanks for the great resources. I'm looking forward to meeting many of you and getting to know you in person.

Thursday, Aug 2 5:27 PM EDT

Iana Daniels

I recently joined an look forward to networking as I prepare for the next chapter. I loved the three tips and will work on applying immediately.

Wednesday, Aug 22 12:31 PM EDT

Sandy Vasan

Great advice. Look forward to meeting many of you in DC or NYC.

Thursday, Sep 13 10:28 AM EDT

Chelsea Williams

Yes! These are wonderful and applicable networking and life ground rules. I am so excited to be a new member and I'm looking forward to meeting other members from all over and in my Tampa Bay chapter. Thank you!

Thursday, Oct 18 1:47 PM EDT

Reenu Sahore

New to Ellevate...Sallie you are bang on..I have gone through the feeling of if you are good people will come on their own..and realized it quite late that you have to go ahead and let people know that you are there...thanks

Tuesday, Mar 6 12:30 AM EST

Christine Norrander

Brand new to Ellevate. Looking forward to the networking! Appreciate the 3 key tips. Will work to apply those moving forward!

Thursday, Mar 8 10:54 AM EST

Mary Motz

Just joined Ellevate - terrific content here. I'm looking forward to meeting other members! Thanks for the great content, too!

Friday, Apr 6 8:41 AM EDT