Comments on: Never Stop Expanding Your Network

By: Are Friendships the Key to Workplace Happiness? | Work Happy Now!

Are Friendships the Key to Workplace Happiness? | Work Happy Now! — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:48:22 +0000

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By: bopiq

bopiq — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:18:35 +0000

networks is the most important…

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:41:17 +0000

Hey Urban Panther, I’m glad I could help. It takes time to build the right network. When we are first starting out we make so many mistakes we think we’ll never reach our goals, but over time the pieces start falling together.

By: Urban Panther

Urban Panther — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:42:13 +0000

You need to connect with people who have influence in your field. - I find when I read posts there is generally one sentence that jumps out at me. This sentence jumps out at me because I am chomping at the bit to get out of the job I'm in, and into the job I want. And this has caused me great frustrations. However, this sentence reminds me that I am actually working towards the job I want. I am taking the time to get to know people and to build contacts, and I need to trust in the process. Thanks! Urban Panther's last blog post..He said he never...might...will get married

By: National Directory Search

National Directory Search — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:10:35 +0000

You are absolutely correct, these types of relationships do need to be sustained. The real problem is finding ways to monetize the time spent answering questions of co-workers and colleagues. I often find that they seem to come around at the most un-opportune times, and after about 15 minutes of yacking with the guy down the hall, whatever work I was doing at the time has been lost.

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:07:34 +0000

Hi Karl: Networking is definitely an important skill. It's one of those "umbrella" skills, like emotional intelligence, that supports any talents or technical skills that you may have. It doesn't matter how bright you are or how hard you work, knowing how to connect with others is vital to succeed in this world. Marelisa's last blog post..Making Time to Create

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:29:37 +0000

Hey Tom, our old networks need to be revisited too. They can open many unexpected doors.

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:26:41 +0000

Hey Barbara, always asking for referrals is a great way to keep your network growing?

Hey Tabs, great advice. When we go out to an event, even if it’s work related, it’s always good to try to make a new connection for professional gain. I also love the nice to meet you email. I do that with all my first time commenters.

Hey Robin, using any reasonable excuse to make contact is worth the time. It also gets the creative juices flowing.

Hey Janelle, when we keep reaching out we not only open new doors, but keep those new ideas flowing.

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:19:35 +0000

Hi Karl, It's sure a lot easier these days with email, blogging and social networks. I've lost touch with many folks who I once knew well decades ago. I regret that and sometimes I can find them on facebook or Google and it's always I nice experience to re-connect. Tom Volkar / Delightful Work's last blog post..The Prize is in the Pursuit

By: janelle

janelle — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:08:27 +0000

Thanks Karl- another great post. I find myself pulling back the reins occasionally because it IS so easy to fall into the trap of focusing on one thing, becoming a sort of workaholic and in the process shutting out people and ideas which may help you to advance.