I hope so! My computer tells me less than 10% of people suffer some kind of social anxiety at parties, and I don’t buy it. In my experience it’s more like over 90%
A good strategy is to find non-work common ground and build on that for when you contact them later: "This is ClownWorld S, the Dallas Cowboys fan/jai-alai player, remember me from....?"
I've never been a politician, either. I always was as friendly to the janitor as I was the CEO. Over time, however, when I worked in PR and corporate communications, I became better at networking types of gatherings and parties. I would walk up to someone I didn't know, ask their name and what they did, and try to show an interest. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" says the more you ask about someone, the more interesting they think you are. But I am much more comfortable at my desk doing the creative brainstorming and writing that would actually produce results. These have been good posts.
Glad you like them Ken - I see you've lived some of this out as I have. I agree, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is the gold standard for networking success.
That’s great news because I hate schmoozing!
It’s the worst!
Me too. I'd rather be cruising or boozing than schmoozing.
lol
There's a good option here for every type of person. Glad to know that.
I hope so! My computer tells me less than 10% of people suffer some kind of social anxiety at parties, and I don’t buy it. In my experience it’s more like over 90%
Yeah it's gotta be the reverse. 10% don't. And they're bonkers for not haha
Absolutely!
A good strategy is to find non-work common ground and build on that for when you contact them later: "This is ClownWorld S, the Dallas Cowboys fan/jai-alai player, remember me from....?"
I've never been a politician, either. I always was as friendly to the janitor as I was the CEO. Over time, however, when I worked in PR and corporate communications, I became better at networking types of gatherings and parties. I would walk up to someone I didn't know, ask their name and what they did, and try to show an interest. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" says the more you ask about someone, the more interesting they think you are. But I am much more comfortable at my desk doing the creative brainstorming and writing that would actually produce results. These have been good posts.
Glad you like them Ken - I see you've lived some of this out as I have. I agree, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is the gold standard for networking success.