Personal Branding Tip 362 · Relationships
Give Short Introductions Their Time
Set aside 10 to 15 minutes for short introductions each week. Ask what the other person is struggling with before you mention your own work.
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Why It Works
One email from an industry leader, copying the author in, booked a paid speaking engagement. Introductions only come from conversations you made time for.
Where It Comes From
- Source
- Personal Branding: A Manifesto on Fame and Influence, subchapter 6.4, Building Your Contact List
- Category
- Relationships: The people who know you, and the people they know.
- In the Series
- Tip 362 of 365. One tip leads each day, in order, and the cycle begins again after the last.
Relationships
More on Relationships
Tip 048 · RelationshipsMessage Two Old AcquaintancesMessage two people you have not spoken with in years. Tell them what you are working on now and ask what they are building.
Tip 053 · RelationshipsAsk About Their Life FirstIn your next three conversations, ask about the other person’s family, life and future before talking business. Note what you share.
Tip 057 · RelationshipsReply to Every Message PersonallyReply personally to every comment and message you receive this week. Treat each one as the start of a friendship.
Engagements
Your name is already being interpreted. The question is who are they, and what are they thinking?
Engagements are accepted by application and seats are limited each quarter. Tell us who you are, what you are building, and the position you intend to hold.
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