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SUMMARY:ExecTec on Networking Styles
DESCRIPTION:Executive Networking & Technology Group ExecTec of LA\n\nNot al
 l networkers are created equal.  There are broadcasters\, procrastinators\,
  collectors\, clubbers\, et al.  Moreover\, they can be karmic and/ or tran
 sitory.  See the descriptions below to find out where you fit in. \n\nBroad
 cast: Creating content and picking up connections based on the value of tha
 t content. Network value is tied to the audience that was drawn to the cont
 ent. \n\nBy Title or By Position: Network is built upon who you are and wha
 t you do. The question is will those connections exist when you are no long
 er doing the same thing. Tends to not network outside their industry \n\nOp
 en Networking: This style involves becoming connected to anyone and everyon
 e on the theory that any connection might be of value to you and or your ot
 her connections and therefore having thousands of connections is valuable. 
 \n\nCollecting: This is a variant of the Open Networker but collectors are 
 not interested in sharing their connections unless it is for specific gain.
  \n\nMega Network: This person who typically has 2\,500 to 25\,000 connecti
 ons (not to be confused with followers on twitter) and probably does not kn
 ow many of them well but provides real value by passing connections back an
 d forth between their massive network. \n\nKarma Networking: Doing what eve
 r can reasonably be done for any of your contacts without expecting anythin
 g specific in return. Generally open contacts if one has met and or interac
 ted with the other party in more then just passing. \n\nProcrastination: Th
 is person always means to get to it when they have the time but never actua
 lly cultivates whatever network they happen to have and certainly is not ac
 tively growing their connections. They will go to events\, register for ser
 vices and groups but rarely truly participate in networking. \n\nTransition
 : This is a style adopted when someone who is not an active networker is pl
 aced in job transition. It is all about survival and getting a job.\n\nSale
 s: This person is all about sales and does not typically want to network pa
 st a 1st or 2nd degree and is mostly interested in immediately gratificatio
 n of closing the sale. \n\nMoving On: This person is focused on the present
  needs and once those are met they move on to new contacts and do not ever 
 circle back.  \n\nClubber: If you are part of the same club or organization
  all is good with this networker but otherwise you might find them difficul
 t to approach.  \n\n\nAttributes:\nFocus: What is the goal of your efforts?
  Are you building a network for you or your employer?\nOpen/Closed: Open Ne
 tworking is a come one come all approach and closed networking is very sele
 ctive.\nOnline v Offline: Some people are face to face or only over the pho
 ne while on the other hand some people use Facebook\, Twitter\, Friendfeed\
 , and Linkedin to maximize and drive their efforts.\nFlow: How much traffic
  are you moving through or with your network? How much activity is going on
  with your network and you\nFollow through: How much do you act upon or fol
 low up with your connections.\nPast\, Present and Future: Are your efforts 
 focused on your past\, present or future connections?\nWhat is your style a
 nd is it helping you to achieve your goals?\n\nJoin us for the first ExecTe
 c of 2009 as we discuss networking and networking styles. No matter your st
 yle you are sure to meet new people and expand your network. So come out an
 d help get 2009 off to a solid networking start.\n\nAs always\, there is no
  better way to meet and connect with other executives then over dinner and 
 conversation. $21 in advance via PayPal or $25 at the event gets you a full
  dinner\, drink and the best networking around.\n\nLos Angeles\, CA  90024 
 - USA\n\nTuesday\, January 6 at 7:30 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstat
 ic.com/photos/event/3/3/3/event_2520819.jpeg\n\nAttending: 28\n\nFee: Price
 : USD 21.00 if paid before event\n\nDetails: http://www.exectec.us/calendar
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