Become a Magnet for Success—
New Book by “The King of Networking” JEFFREY W. MESHEL
As Jeffrey W. Meshel writes in his book The Opportunity Magnet, “We need to master connecting both online and offline—now more than ever.” With the upcoming release of The Social Network – aka “the Facebook movie” – networking may be the topic du jour, though can prove to be the answer to success. Though conventional education does not teach – or even address – what must be done to find and build relationships on or offline, Jeffrey explains that the knowledge of how to create and then build relationships is the key to success, no matter the goal.
· More Than Just An Online Profile
“Although technology can augment your connections, only you can make them meaningful.” – The Opportunity Magnet
Today, the ability to connect with people anywhere, at any time, is greater than ever; there exists an abundance of tools to enable connections all over the world, including networking groups, discussion pages with expert advice, as well as countless online social media outlets. Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, can be powerful self-marketing tools; for those with a significant number of followers and ‘friends’ – such as business and public figures – these sites are a regular resource to connect their message to a targeted audience. For the everyday user, however, the social gain far exceeds the networking possibilities. Sure, it may be fun to click through photos of friends, receive party invitations and catch up with old friends; however these sites cannot be solely relied upon for networking.
Nothing can replace looking into someone’s eyes or shaking his/her hand to creating an impression; when making connections, it is essential to have face-to-face interaction to stand out and prove yourself valuable as a contact. Use the internet to communicate with your connections and keep updated, share information and schedule get-togethers.
· A Jobseeker’s Best-Kept-Secret
Forget the advice of career coaches, job sites and the talking heads on the news— the most essential component to landing that perfect job is the ability to get noticed. The underlying theme articulated in The Opportunity Magnet: Attract Success in Every Aspect of Your Life, is “To generate possibilities which are the genesis of opportunities YOU HAVE TO STAND OUT.” Ask yourself, ‘what can I do to better make myself stand out?’ and be aware of opportunities for doing so. Take advantage of those opportunities that surround you. Do not fear being the center of attention—for instance, at a networking event, presentation or lecture, don’t be shy and ask the first question. Communicate confidence to make a positive impression and people and opportunities for success will be attracted to you.
Jeffrey W. Meshel’s TOP TEN tips to stand out—
1. Dress sharp
2.Be very knowledgeable about your business (and business in general)
3. Know who you know
4.Collect Passions
5. Build teams
6.Always think of the other person
7. Force opportunities
8.No quid pro quo (this, for that)
9.Master leveraging yourself
10. Always ask the first question
· Be a Collector
There is more to networking than just collecting business cards—maintaining relationships is crucial. The first step is toknow who you know. Your contacts are of no use to you if you do have enough knowledge about them to connect with them. A tip from Jeffrey: when you get a business card, jot down details about the person you’ve just met on the back. Begin with recording their expertise—this is important, as it will allow you to search through your contacts by skill and not just names. What else should you record? Make an effort to really get to know people in order to connect with them and you will have your answer—interests, attention-grabbing facts and, most importantly, passions.
Next, use this knowledge, not just to enrich your communication with individuals, but to help you stand out through making connections across your network of people, based on their passions and goals.
· Don’t Keep A Scorecard
“When you work hard to stand out, you must keep others in mind. In fact, that is the key to success. When you make yourself valuable to others, that is when you will stand out.” – The Opportunity Magnet
Always keep your eyes open for opportunities for your contacts to work together for their own personal gain, not just your own. When you first meet a new contact who makes an impression, think of someone you know whom you can introduce him/her to, which can result in a mutually beneficial pairing. Rather than thinking, ‘what’s in it for me?’ bringing the two together may bring success them success, for which they will credit you, building your value to them. Ultimately, the more valuable you are to others, the more you stand out and the likelihood is greater it is that they will keep you in mind for opportunities when they arise. Similarly, share good things with people – deals, giveaways, recommendations and so forth – and your value to them will continue to increase and improve chances that they will do the same in return.
about The Opportunity Magnet: A comprehensive guide to successfully connecting with others, The Opportunity Magnet explains to readers how to build successful, long-term connections by tapping into the power of 6 important lessons: Receive by Giving; Communicate with Passion; Collect Relationships; Stand Out; Always Improve; and Learn to Connect Online. Meshel’s step-by-step plan for attracting opportunities goes beyond simple networking. The Opportunity Magnet merges the online world with the offline and explains the importance and efficiency of networking correctly in both. The Opportunity Magnet will be available for purchase at Amazon.com (paperback and Kindle editions) and will retail for $15.00US / $17.00CAN.
As seen on The Today Show, Jeffrey is a pioneer of social and business networking before the age of the Internet, often dubbed “The King of Networking.” Jeffrey’s first book, One Phone Call Away: Secrets of a Master Networker, presented his strategies to being a master networker and is currently available in six languages. Currently, Jeffrey will be launching a web-based resource engine called Bintro— an opportunity matching service that, empowered by semantic technology, connects professionals interested in securing the same objective with precision and efficiency. Jeffrey is President and Founder of Paradigm Capital, Mercury Properties, and Mercury Equity group.
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