Comments on: Networking at Conferences – Part 1 http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1/ The Personal Branding Blog offers branding and career advice from Dan Schawbel and his team of experts. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:31:00 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Some Final Words on Maximizing Big Events | Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-33767 Some Final Words on Maximizing Big Events | Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:16:14 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.com/?p=5312#comment-33767 [...] Networking, Personal Branding, Success Strategies | No Comment After my recent series here on Networking at Conferences, I received a number of questions from folks who wanted just a bit more guidance on specific [...] [...] Networking, Personal Branding, Success Strategies | No Comment After my recent series here on Networking at Conferences, I received a number of questions from folks who wanted just a bit more guidance on specific [...]

]]> By: Networking at Conferences – Part 2 | Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-31004 Networking at Conferences – Part 2 | Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:09:33 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.com/?p=5312#comment-31004 [...] last week’s post covered some of the preparation work you can do BEFORE you arrive at the conference to help you [...] [...] last week’s post covered some of the preparation work you can do BEFORE you arrive at the conference to help you [...]

]]> By: Bryan R. Adams http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-30482 Bryan R. Adams Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:36:36 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.com/?p=5312#comment-30482 Very good, Liz. It also helps if you can get a list of tentative attendees or the actual RSVP list beforehand. Mapping out a strategy of who you would like to get a few minutes with definitely helps clarify your goals. I really enjoy the knowledge you drop in these posts. Thank you. Very good, Liz. It also helps if you can get a list of tentative attendees or the actual RSVP list beforehand. Mapping out a strategy of who you would like to get a few minutes with definitely helps clarify your goals.
I really enjoy the knowledge you drop in these posts. Thank you.

]]> By: Liz Lynch http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-29991 Liz Lynch Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:16:10 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.com/?p=5312#comment-29991 @yinka, I actually disagree. I think the MAIN reason for lack of networking success absolutely has to do with not having a clear goal. With a clear goal you will seek out the right events and the right people. Without one, you'll find yourself going to places and speaking to people and wondering why you're there. I like @alyandrea's analogy below. Setting goals, whether for networking, business or life, isn't easy, but it's well worth the investment to prevent aimless wandering. It starts with asking yourself the question "What do I want?" and putting the time and the thought to figuring that out. @yinka, I actually disagree. I think the MAIN reason for lack of networking success absolutely has to do with not having a clear goal. With a clear goal you will seek out the right events and the right people. Without one, you’ll find yourself going to places and speaking to people and wondering why you’re there. I like @alyandrea’s analogy below.

Setting goals, whether for networking, business or life, isn’t easy, but it’s well worth the investment to prevent aimless wandering. It starts with asking yourself the question “What do I want?” and putting the time and the thought to figuring that out.

]]> By: Liz Lynch http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-29990 Liz Lynch Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:05:58 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.com/?p=5312#comment-29990 @alyandrea, very well said! @alyandrea, very well said!

]]> By: AlyandAndrea http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-29954 AlyandAndrea Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:53:54 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.com/?p=5312#comment-29954 Especially love #2 about Clarifying Your Goals. Not being clear on that alone = missed opportunity, wasted time and money, and missed business. Understanding your goals prior to the event is like going to the Mexican restaurant because you were in the mood for tacos, instead of wondering why you couldn't get your salsa at the Italian restaurant. Its not the restaurant- its YOU:) Looking fwd to part 2! @alyandrea Especially love #2 about Clarifying Your Goals. Not being clear on that alone = missed opportunity, wasted time and money, and missed business. Understanding your goals prior to the event is like going to the Mexican restaurant because you were in the mood for tacos, instead of wondering why you couldn’t get your salsa at the Italian restaurant. Its not the restaurant- its YOU:) Looking fwd to part 2!
@alyandrea

]]> By: yinka olaito http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-29875 yinka olaito Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:29:31 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.com/?p=5312#comment-29875 This is a fantastic introduction, hope we get to read more facts in your subsequent posts. I do n think not having a goal is the reason behind lack of success in networking events. but setting goals sometimes can be hard.Some events are not that clear to set a precise goal like you identified, what should one do? This is a fantastic introduction, hope we get to read more facts in your subsequent posts. I do n think not having a goal is the reason behind lack of success in networking events. but setting goals sometimes can be hard.Some events are not that clear to set a precise goal like you identified, what should one do?

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