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Article Title: The Power Of Networking
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"If you don�t network, you don�t get work." - Unknown

How powerful is your network? What would happen if you got
fired today? What would happen if you had to fold your business
and declare bankruptcy? What would happen if a loved one needed
emergency medical surgery not covered by insurance and it was a
matter of life and death? How many people in your network would
be able to really help you out when the going gets tough? Would
you be able to pick up the phone, call up one of your contacts,
and get a decent job referral or have them lend you some money
to tie you over?

This might sound like too serious and morbid a topic to even
think about during the holiday season, but let�s face it � many
employers wait until after the holidays to break the bad news,
and many businesses fold after a bad holiday shopping season.
So if you haven�t asked yourself this question, now is a good
time to ask and honestly answer the question.

Do you think that someone you haven�t called in months, maybe
years, is going to open up their wallet or rolodex and help you
out of the kindness of their heart. Maybe. And that�s a BIG
maybe. But in all likelihood, I think not. In fact, it would be
insulting to the person and demeaning to you, that you never
bothered to stay in touch, and are only calling to hit them up
for some money. In some cases, people do have the financial
and/or human resources to help out but it�s more likely they
will help out someone they know and trust over a stranger.

Networking is not about handing out and collecting business
cards. It�s about developing relationships. It�s about picking
up the phone and calling people and staying in touch with them.
Do something nice for someone in your network. Refer them a lead
for their business. Offer to help them out on a project or to
lend a helping hand if they�re moving. They�ll remember you for
it.

Stay in touch! And for heaven�s sake, if someone gives YOU a
lead, follow up right away!! Life is too short and fragile. I
remember getting a good lead from someone in regards to
contacting the legendary Canadian author, Pierre Berton, who
wrote 50 books in 50 years, and won three Governor-General�s
Awards and 14 honorary degrees. I kept putting it off, and
putting it off, thinking I had all the time in the world, and
eventually the lead got filed away somewhere and I forgot about
it. Mr. Berton died recently at the age of 84 at Sunnybrook
hospital in Toronto of complications from diabetes and heart
disease. Canada is at a loss. I most certainly am at a loss.

About The Author: Sharif Khan (http://www.herosoul.com;
sharif@herosoul.com) is a copywriter and communications
specialist, inspirational keynote speaker, and author of the
leadership bestseller, "Psychology of the Hero Soul." He
publishes his monthly Hero Soul ezine for cutting-edge advice
on personal growth.

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