The "Lovecat" Way to Networking

The "Lovecat" Way to Networking
Albert Schweitzer was quoted to have said: "One thing I
know: The only ones among you who will be really happy are
those who will have sought and found how to serve." I find
these words to ring very true for me. I feel most "alive"
and connected when I'm coming from a place of giving and
sharing with others.

All of us have tons of opportunities to socialize and
connect with different circles of people on a regular
basis. If you are like most, you receive invitations to an
assortment of gatherings hosted by family, friends, church,
school, work, community and civic organizations every week,
right? Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Maybe yes. Maybe no!
Depends on your attitude.

These extra social dates can be viewed as a fantastic
opportunity to meet and embrace new people into your
growing network OR they may conjure up feelings of dread
and visions of stale chips and stale conversation. I've got
good news! Networking doesn't need to be anything but a
positive win-win situation for you and those you meet. All
it takes is a shift in your mindset from the "Old Business
Philosophy" to the more human and attractive way of
conducting business and managing your personal life.

Instead of buying into the concepts of winning at all
costs, striving to get ahead, and learning how to "swim
with the sharks", I challenge you to adopt a more
comprehensive, authentic and potent approach. Learn
specific success strategies that will provide you with a
new way of interacting in the business world and reap the
benefits of doing so. The "old" definition of networking
defines networking as a random process of meeting people,
remembering names and aggressively collecting business
cards. The "new" definition is much more dynamic than that!

I recently came across an incredible resource on this
subject, which I highly recommend. A book by Tim Sanders
called," Love is the Killer App". I'm a big fan of Tim's
work and after you read his invaluable book; I know you
will be, too! Tim Sander's calls his business and life
success philosophy, The "Love Cat Way". The Love Cat's path
to wild success is based on these 3 guiding strategies:

KNOWLEDGE ~ we should all be sharing our knowledge with one
another without regard to our personal gain. We give to
give. Simple as that.

NETWORK, Network, Network! ~ Connect others to your
Rolodex. Share your valuable connections freely and widen
your circles of influence exponentially.

COMPASSION ~ Be the best human being you can be. Be kind.
Be caring. Be compassionate. Do good deeds! We are all in
this together and our relationships with one another are
the key. It truly is who we know and who knows us. Our
willingness to authentically connect with others and help
them achieve their goals can impact all aspects of our
lives, our businesses and yes, even our love life!

This week's coaching challenge? Be a "Love-Cat" and touch
base with your inner circle of connections and also make it
a point to meet some new people and see how you might be of
service to them.

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