Positive networking

6th March 2014

Spring is upon us, and with a bit of warmth in the sun and some blue sky up above us, it is amazing how people’s outlook on life changes so quickly. From doom and despondency everywhere, what with flood damage and the crisis in Ukraine, to the feeling of hope and positivity in no time at all.

Having just been to a Business to Business exhibition, quickly followed by a networking lunch, I could feel a general air of expectancy all around, with people all talking about recovery and growth. Of course things aren’t yet back to the giddy heights they were prior to the recession, but there is a definite sense that we are on our way, and it will only be a matter of time before the feel good factor will have spread throughout the country.

It is all about attitudes. If you think positively, positive things will happen. If you surround yourself with positive people, again you will find yourself being lifted. At the networking lunch, someone asked about the networking I do and whether it brought me business. The answer to this was that “Yes” it did bring me some buisness directly, but perhaps more importantly, indirectly. By that I meant that I only ever go to networking meetings where I feel energised by the people there. So although they may not physically bring me a referral, by being fun, full of energy and positive they help inspire me to go out and do more, and generate business from the actions that I take following these meetings.

So remember, there is a lot more to networking than a simple financial return on investment. Surround yourself with like-minded people all determined to grow and thrive, and you will reap many other benefits.

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