Focused Chatter

C.J. Hayden’s latest advice, Networking: More than Just Chatter.  Quick version:

Productive networking consists of meaningful, relevant, focused conversations and online exchanges. Here are a few examples of what this sounds like.

Questions to ask others:

• Tell me about your work/current goals/challenges you’re facing.
• Who/what would be a good client/helpful resource for you?
• What is exciting you in your business/career/life right now?
• What can I do to help you?

Topics to discuss about your own work:

• This is how I help my clients.
• Here’s an example of someone I was able to assist.
• This is who would be a good client for me.
• Here’s how you will know when someone needs my help.

Topics to post about online:

• Here’s a useful resource for you.
• This is something I’m doing you might find valuable.
• Here’s a success one of my clients had.

I need some assistance — can anyone help?