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Networking Thoughtfully: The 30 Minute Read That Could Change Your Life
“Networking can be a way of life that will change your world for the better.”
Networking Thoughtfully is a short guide for people who need to build relationships, but do not know where to start. Martin Wheadon takes readers through a step-by-step process to help achieve positive results. The reader is provided with over thirty thoughts and clever remedies to boost their confidence and communication skills.
Although the book has been written with businesses in mind, Networking Thoughtfully can also be used to aid and abet personal development, as learning how to start conversations is beneficial when meeting new people, regardless of the circumstances. Networking Thoughtfully draws from Martin’s own experience of developing a successful marketing facility, called the High Tea Club.
Wheadon provides clearly-written advice in a conversational tone, encouraging the reader to believe that he understands their anxieties and talks from personal experience, using examples to illustrate the guidelines provided. The book also provides space for the reader to write their own thoughts or answers to various tasks suggested by the author. It is a book that can be read in parts, or as a whole in only half an hour.
Networking Thoughtfully will appeal to readers of all ages particularly those that are new to networking or want to improve their skills. It will also appeal to businesses and organisations looking to improve networking skills.
Networking Thoughtfully is a short guide for people who need to build relationships, but do not know where to start. Martin Wheadon takes readers through a step-by-step process to help achieve positive results. The reader is provided with over thirty thoughts and clever remedies to boost their confidence and communication skills.
Although the book has been written with businesses in mind, Networking Thoughtfully can also be used to aid and abet personal development, as learning how to start conversations is beneficial when meeting new people, regardless of the circumstances. Networking Thoughtfully draws from Martin’s own experience of developing a successful marketing facility, called the High Tea Club.
Wheadon provides clearly-written advice in a conversational tone, encouraging the reader to believe that he understands their anxieties and talks from personal experience, using examples to illustrate the guidelines provided. The book also provides space for the reader to write their own thoughts or answers to various tasks suggested by the author. It is a book that can be read in parts, or as a whole in only half an hour.
Networking Thoughtfully will appeal to readers of all ages particularly those that are new to networking or want to improve their skills. It will also appeal to businesses and organisations looking to improve networking skills.
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49 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 13, 2017
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August 28, 2020
Well, that was a great short read. If you are looking for some reference to read about social and networking skills, that's one hell of a book to read. Before I started reading this book, I had just finished "How to win friends and influence people" which I found to be limited in few contexts and indicating hints of flattery and other tactics, which, in my point of view, are unethical.
On the contrary, "Networking Thoughtfully" runs straight to the point and is quite concise. However, how much useful you would find this book eventually depends on your own background - profession and skills. Indeed, this is more of a beginner's guide and can't really promise to help you in most of the professions.
On the contrary, "Networking Thoughtfully" runs straight to the point and is quite concise. However, how much useful you would find this book eventually depends on your own background - profession and skills. Indeed, this is more of a beginner's guide and can't really promise to help you in most of the professions.
May 24, 2017
The problem with most of these "self help" books and non fiction, in general, is the title!
When you promise your potential reader a life changing book, you really build up very high expectations for the content, style and retention of information that you kind of set yourself up for failure to meet the expectations. I believe that this is one of the main reasons why people shy away from self help books until and unless they become super famous and are talked about on every daytime TV talk show. That being said, I will provide my honest and unbiased opinion about this book as part of my review for NetGalley.
It gives a few pointers on how to network successfully with a few examples on dealing with varrying situations. The advice is split into actions that can be taken prior to the event to mentally prepare for networking, preparing the content you would like to share about yourself. He then moves on to tell us how to best handle being at the event and the aftermath of dealing with the information/contacts gained during the networking sessions.
I find most of his advice very useful at a time like this in my career where I am doing my bit of networking with the purpose of getting potential clients and promoting my company's services at a time like this. Did it change my life though? Absolutely not. Did I feel it rates lower in my opinion because of the claims it made? Yes. Did I find that it gave me new information that I had never heard of? No.
Did I enjoy it? Yes, I found it to present useful information in a concise manner.
Would I recommend it? I do not think it is the best networking book out there so I would not necessarily recommend it. However, it is the only one I have read so if I had to pick from my own library of books then I'd pick it.
When you promise your potential reader a life changing book, you really build up very high expectations for the content, style and retention of information that you kind of set yourself up for failure to meet the expectations. I believe that this is one of the main reasons why people shy away from self help books until and unless they become super famous and are talked about on every daytime TV talk show. That being said, I will provide my honest and unbiased opinion about this book as part of my review for NetGalley.
It gives a few pointers on how to network successfully with a few examples on dealing with varrying situations. The advice is split into actions that can be taken prior to the event to mentally prepare for networking, preparing the content you would like to share about yourself. He then moves on to tell us how to best handle being at the event and the aftermath of dealing with the information/contacts gained during the networking sessions.
I find most of his advice very useful at a time like this in my career where I am doing my bit of networking with the purpose of getting potential clients and promoting my company's services at a time like this. Did it change my life though? Absolutely not. Did I feel it rates lower in my opinion because of the claims it made? Yes. Did I find that it gave me new information that I had never heard of? No.
Did I enjoy it? Yes, I found it to present useful information in a concise manner.
Would I recommend it? I do not think it is the best networking book out there so I would not necessarily recommend it. However, it is the only one I have read so if I had to pick from my own library of books then I'd pick it.
May 25, 2017
It is a short but inspirational book about how to effectively network. One of the most useful thought shared was inspired by Viktor Frankl's 'Man's search for meaning', that 'we are able to shoose our response of any situation'. Based on that, it is way easier to aim at getting the best from different opportunities, by building mental preparation and being able to command our own feelings. This self-help book has plenty of short blocks of advices about how to react in different networking situations - including speed-networking - by building influence and finding common background. A book recommended to anyone looking to improve his or her networking skills and upgrade the business outcome to a new level.
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
June 18, 2017
Networking Thoughtfully is a very quick read and as it states, it took me only around half an hour to get through it.
It contains some good tips, especially for anyone who is new to networking or has a bit of a fear of getting themselves and their business out there.
It contains short and sharp steps that give the reader ideas to put into practice before, during and after any networking or social event they attend.
The points are all easy to understand and implement and are nice, practical ways to improve or fine-tune you networking skills.
If you are a business owner who struggles with networking or have a fear of these types of events, this book may give you a bit more confidence and some practical advice to implement at your next event.
It contains some good tips, especially for anyone who is new to networking or has a bit of a fear of getting themselves and their business out there.
It contains short and sharp steps that give the reader ideas to put into practice before, during and after any networking or social event they attend.
The points are all easy to understand and implement and are nice, practical ways to improve or fine-tune you networking skills.
If you are a business owner who struggles with networking or have a fear of these types of events, this book may give you a bit more confidence and some practical advice to implement at your next event.
June 6, 2017
This book really ended up being a short read. The advice given is very simple but good, especially for people who are just graduating from school, or entering a new career.
*Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review*
*Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review*
May 25, 2017
The book promises that the reader will be able to network thoughtfully after reading its contents within 30 minutes. Well, the book does deliver on being readable in 30 minutes or less but not on the intentionality of networking. For someone, who has read a number of self-help/ business/ psychology books, I felt like the author made a number of sweeping statements like "Think Stallion not Mouse", "If you are still thinking, I cannot do this belief in yourself!" This book was more a cheat sheet or a pocket book that you pull out of your back pocket just before of an event as a checklist of sorts. If you are interested in networking 101 and strapped for time, then this would be the book for you.
May 19, 2017
A bit too basic for my liking. Maybe a good introductory book for newcomers to sales. Not one that could help other professions in my opinion.
May 9, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in return for an honest review
I like positive self-help books, that are practical.
Networking Thoughtfully by M. Wheadon is a good example of that type of book. A quick read, because it does not contain any fluff and gets right to the point, yet it is jam packed with information and practical exercises. Structured in small thoughts, it emphasizes on the mental strategies one should not only imply during networking but before and after each event, in order to maximize the result, one gets from it.
I love how the Author mentioned that a positive approach, via a positive attitude, is an essential component to successful networking.
The multiple exercises presented are easy to follow along, and effective, and so is the advice
For example “Thought Eighteen” focuses on practical steps of how to remember the names of the people in the networking event, and while each step is easy to follow along, it is important and helpful advice for someone like me, who has problems remembering names (I don’t have that problem with numbers, but names are just one of those things, that take extra effort to stick with me).
Also, I love the 10-Meter rule, which basically teaches you to leave any failure behind rather quickly, instead of carrying it with you.
While this book is not an incredibly in-depth networking book, I think it is very useful, serving as a reminder about what we mostly have already been told, but rarely practice. It puts the rules of positive networking back into a framework, where it is easy to grab the information and re-read it whenever you are approaching an event that is important, or as it is in many cases for an introvert, might make you nervous or anxious.
It is nice to have a little book that in a compact space, showcases the importance of a positive attitude in combination with a little bit of preparation can accomplish.
I like positive self-help books, that are practical.
Networking Thoughtfully by M. Wheadon is a good example of that type of book. A quick read, because it does not contain any fluff and gets right to the point, yet it is jam packed with information and practical exercises. Structured in small thoughts, it emphasizes on the mental strategies one should not only imply during networking but before and after each event, in order to maximize the result, one gets from it.
I love how the Author mentioned that a positive approach, via a positive attitude, is an essential component to successful networking.
The multiple exercises presented are easy to follow along, and effective, and so is the advice
For example “Thought Eighteen” focuses on practical steps of how to remember the names of the people in the networking event, and while each step is easy to follow along, it is important and helpful advice for someone like me, who has problems remembering names (I don’t have that problem with numbers, but names are just one of those things, that take extra effort to stick with me).
Also, I love the 10-Meter rule, which basically teaches you to leave any failure behind rather quickly, instead of carrying it with you.
While this book is not an incredibly in-depth networking book, I think it is very useful, serving as a reminder about what we mostly have already been told, but rarely practice. It puts the rules of positive networking back into a framework, where it is easy to grab the information and re-read it whenever you are approaching an event that is important, or as it is in many cases for an introvert, might make you nervous or anxious.
It is nice to have a little book that in a compact space, showcases the importance of a positive attitude in combination with a little bit of preparation can accomplish.
February 19, 2017
Are you the kind of person that struggles with networking? Do you have to strain to come up with satisfactory conversation starters? Is making business deals with other people something you find challenging? Then Networking Thoughtfully is exactly what you need. This short book by Martin Wheadon is a guide for people who need to build relationships but do not know where to start. With simple points, Wheadon takes readers through a step-by-step process to help achieve positive results.
With over thirty thoughts, the reader is taken through clever ideas to boost their confidence and communication skills. The advice is written clearly, accompanied with examples to help get the most of the author's guidance. The tone of the writing is almost conversational, resulting in the sense that the author understands your anxieties and is talking from personal experience.
Although written with business gain at the forefront, Networking Thoughtfully can also be used to aid personal development. Learning how to start conversations and come up with ways to introduce yourself is beneficial when meeting new people regardless of the circumstances.
The book itself is set out neatly making it easy to follow. It is also easy to dip in and out, reading only the parts relevant to yourself, though if you wish to read it cover to cover it will only take half an hour.
Whether you are new to networking or want to improve your skills, Networking Thoughtfully is an excellent book to read. You are guaranteed to learn something new and develop techniques that benefit both your business and yourself.
With over thirty thoughts, the reader is taken through clever ideas to boost their confidence and communication skills. The advice is written clearly, accompanied with examples to help get the most of the author's guidance. The tone of the writing is almost conversational, resulting in the sense that the author understands your anxieties and is talking from personal experience.
Although written with business gain at the forefront, Networking Thoughtfully can also be used to aid personal development. Learning how to start conversations and come up with ways to introduce yourself is beneficial when meeting new people regardless of the circumstances.
The book itself is set out neatly making it easy to follow. It is also easy to dip in and out, reading only the parts relevant to yourself, though if you wish to read it cover to cover it will only take half an hour.
Whether you are new to networking or want to improve your skills, Networking Thoughtfully is an excellent book to read. You are guaranteed to learn something new and develop techniques that benefit both your business and yourself.
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