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Recommended books for business development.

Business Networking

i Can Connect –  An introverts handbook to stress free networking.

In this book, Mervin (hailed the Networking Guru by The Straits Time reporter) debunked the myths of networking.

Many misconceptions about networking include:

– Networking is about selling.

– Networking is about manipulating people.

– Networking is about collecting as many business card as possible.

– Networking is about social clubbing

– Networking is Only for Extroverts.

Contrary to many people beliefs, introverts do have many qualities and strengths to excel in networking for business and career.   For example, introverts tend to listen more which made them a good listener and be able to connect meaningful with people.

In the 16 chapters book, Mervin has progressively and clearly outlined the key essences of the WHY and How To for a successful and stress free networking, especially for introverts.

One of the interesting chapter is “Connect With The Gatekeeper” which many seasoned business owners and marketing executives have no idea how important it is or how to really do this part well.

A quote from the book “The Gatekeeper will also be able to connect you to people whom he thinks will help create a meaningful connection. As a trusted source and authority of the networking community, other members are also more receptive to get to know you”. 

Mervin had also listed the useful tips on how you can do and connect better with the Gatekeeper.

In additional to the many chapters that prepare you before, during and after the networking event,   Mervin has thoughtfully include a checklist for Introverted Networker so that you do not have to flip through the whole book before your next networking event.

To quote a few of them

– I understand the purpose of the networking event that I am about to attend?

– I have asked at least 3 people if they were keen to follow up after the networking event?

– I have given myself ample time to reflect on the networking session?

Of course, this networking tips are equally important for Extroverted Networker too.

Quote “Networking is definitely not an inborn trait.  It is a skill that takes work to refine.  With practice, you can become better at it”

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