Top 5 Most Common Networking Mistakes | Inc.com
Common networking mistakes. The suggested strategy is to give before you take: "Giving is the only way to establish a real connection and relationship."
<p>Here’s what <em>not</em> to do when you’re trying to expand or leverage your network:</p>
<p><b>1. Try to take before you give.</b> </p>
<b>2. Assume others should care about your needs.</b>
Care about others first; then, and only then, will they truly care back.
4. Assume tools create connections.
<b>5. Reach too high.</b>
The “status” level of your connections is irrelevant. All that matters is whether you can help each other reach your goals.