Comments on: 7 steps to getting meetings with movers and shakers http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/ Career and life advice for the new generation Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Become an expert quickly | Modite http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/comment-page-1/#comment-313166 Become an expert quickly | Modite Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:47:14 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-313166 [...] is a function of persistence and doggedness and the willingness to work hard for twenty-two minutes to make sense of something that most people [...] [...] is a function of persistence and doggedness and the willingness to work hard for twenty-two minutes to make sense of something that most people [...]

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]]> By: How to pitch for what you want | Modite http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/comment-page-1/#comment-261995 How to pitch for what you want | Modite Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:59:44 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-261995 [...] Everyone makes the first call. Everyone leaves one message. And everyone is also counting on you to give up. Maybe not the first time, but certainly the second or third. Don’t be a wuss. If your request is important, keep trying. People are busy, or maybe you didn’t pitch well enough the first time, or maybe they just want to see if you have the gumption to keep playing. [...] [...] Everyone makes the first call. Everyone leaves one message. And everyone is also counting on you to give up. Maybe not the first time, but certainly the second or third. Don’t be a wuss. If your request is important, keep trying. People are busy, or maybe you didn’t pitch well enough the first time, or maybe they just want to see if you have the gumption to keep playing. [...]

]]> By: Modite by Rebecca Thorman - The four truths of blog and social networks to use to your advantage http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/comment-page-1/#comment-207942 Modite by Rebecca Thorman - The four truths of blog and social networks to use to your advantage Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:47:08 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-207942 [...] but there’s an easy way to circumvent whatever process the blog network has installed. That is, build a relationship. Email the community manager if you feel you have an especially good post to, 1) promote yourself, [...] [...] but there’s an easy way to circumvent whatever process the blog network has installed. That is, build a relationship. Email the community manager if you feel you have an especially good post to, 1) promote yourself, [...]

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]]> By: Karen Swim http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/comment-page-1/#comment-49263 Karen Swim Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:51:01 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-49263 This was a great post filed with practical tips and a healthy dose of humor! Years ago, I learned the expression "everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time," and that has helped me to maintain perspective when reaching out to "important" people. Thom is absolutely right that successful people (unless they have issues) are generous with their knowledge. When calling I also find that sitting up straight or even standing helps to convey the right amount of energy and confidence over the phone. This was a great post filed with practical tips and a healthy dose of humor! Years ago, I learned the expression “everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time,” and that has helped me to maintain perspective when reaching out to “important” people. Thom is absolutely right that successful people (unless they have issues) are generous with their knowledge. When calling I also find that sitting up straight or even standing helps to convey the right amount of energy and confidence over the phone.

]]> By: How To Earn Trust and Authority With Your Blog : Brazen Careerist http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/comment-page-1/#comment-48807 How To Earn Trust and Authority With Your Blog : Brazen Careerist Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:51:56 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-48807 [...] connections matters on the web as much as it does in any facet of life. Network with these people, make them like you, and you’ll be surprised at what will [...] [...] connections matters on the web as much as it does in any facet of life. Network with these people, make them like you, and you’ll be surprised at what will [...]

]]> By: Every Good Blogger Begins with Trust | Employee Evolution http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/comment-page-1/#comment-48757 Every Good Blogger Begins with Trust | Employee Evolution Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:39:03 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-48757 [...] connections matters on the web as much as it does in any facet of life. Network with these people, make them like you, and you’ll be surprised at what will [...] [...] connections matters on the web as much as it does in any facet of life. Network with these people, make them like you, and you’ll be surprised at what will [...]

]]> By: Rosie Clarke http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/comment-page-1/#comment-43380 Rosie Clarke Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:51:00 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-43380 These are great tips very well expressed - thank you! As a drama student, I learned a couple of very useful tips that might come in handy here. Should you happen to meet your bigwig unexpectedly, and decide to greet them to make the most of the encounter, you may get a dry mouth. Bite the tip of your tongue, swallow, and smile. Secondly, when making phone calls, lowering your voice is a good idea, along with consciously speaking slightly more slowly than you normally would. Once you get into the rhythm of the conversation, you won't worry about it, but sounding calm gives a much better first impression. Also, smiling while on the phone will give a lift to your voice - you'll come across as friendlier, and make people keener to help you. These are great tips very well expressed – thank you!

As a drama student, I learned a couple of very useful tips that might come in handy here.

Should you happen to meet your bigwig unexpectedly, and decide to greet them to make the most of the encounter, you may get a dry mouth. Bite the tip of your tongue, swallow, and smile.

Secondly, when making phone calls, lowering your voice is a good idea, along with consciously speaking slightly more slowly than you normally would. Once you get into the rhythm of the conversation, you won’t worry about it, but sounding calm gives a much better first impression. Also, smiling while on the phone will give a lift to your voice – you’ll come across as friendlier, and make people keener to help you.

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