10 Blunt Networking Tips For No Nonsense People (I love this!)

I read ten very dull blog posts about How to Network for every good one, so it's great to find a gem like this article by Isaiah Hankel,

The Networking Barrier

Most big deals don’t happen online. Understand that power moves are made in person. It doesn’t matter if you’re shy or talkative, an introvert or an extrovert, a software engineer or a salesman, sooner or later, no matter your field, you’re going to have to network. This doesn’t mean friend requesting people on Facebook or clicking the “Endorse” button on LinkedIn. This means going to live events and talking with other human beings in person over and over again. Connecting online is a quick way to start a relationship but it’s an extremely slow way to build a relationship. The fastest way to achieve real growth and real trust is by meeting someone in person. The truth is, you can know more about a person after 10 minutes of interacting face-to-face than you can after 12 months of interacting online. 

How true is that? Read the rest of his article here...