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]]> By: Katok http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-177608 Katok Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:59:59 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-177608 "Интересные решения" “Интересные решения”

]]> By: Karen Swim http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#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-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-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-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.

]]> By: Modite - 5 networking tips for the real world (including the Holy Grail) http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-29286 Modite - 5 networking tips for the real world (including the Holy Grail) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:02:16 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-29286 [...] 3) Be specific, but mysterious, and a little humorous. When asking for things like meetings or advice, it’s important to give just the right amount of detail in succinct manner. Something like, “I’d like to meet with you to learn more about you, tell you about the new idea I have to restructure my organization, and I hear you like blueberry pie, so I know we’ll have lots in common.” [...] […] 3) Be specific, but mysterious, and a little humorous. When asking for things like meetings or advice, it’s important to give just the right amount of detail in succinct manner. Something like, “I’d like to meet with you to learn more about you, tell you about the new idea I have to restructure my organization, and I hear you like blueberry pie, so I know we’ll have lots in common.” […]

]]> By: Modite - Social media doesn’t create new generation leaders http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-18361 Modite - Social media doesn’t create new generation leaders Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:49:05 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-18361 [...] New here? Check out some recent posts: Helping your career when you’re not middle-class 12 reasons why being a woman leader is challenging What passion looks like 7 steps to getting meetings with movers and shakers Purge first. Creativity second. Posted to: Leadership, Generation Y  |   [...] […] New here? Check out some recent posts: Helping your career when you’re not middle-class 12 reasons why being a woman leader is challenging What passion looks like 7 steps to getting meetings with movers and shakers Purge first. Creativity second. Posted to: Leadership, Generation Y  |   […]

]]> By: Modite - Helping your career when you’re not middle class http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-15793 Modite - Helping your career when you’re not middle class Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:27:36 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-15793 [...] And most importantly, be proud of your background. Realize that it actually puts you ahead of some of your prosperous peers who don’t have to worry about the rent, or the power bill, or budgeting groceries. Some of the most successful people I know are those who have experienced a large amount of adversity. This doesn’t surprise me. Because when you hit bottom, you only have two choices. Stay there or get up. And when you haven’t hit bottom, you don’t have the same appetite to succeed. Adversity is your ally. [...] […] And most importantly, be proud of your background. Realize that it actually puts you ahead of some of your prosperous peers who don’t have to worry about the rent, or the power bill, or budgeting groceries. Some of the most successful people I know are those who have experienced a large amount of adversity. This doesn’t surprise me. Because when you hit bottom, you only have two choices. Stay there or get up. And when you haven’t hit bottom, you don’t have the same appetite to succeed. Adversity is your ally. […]

]]> By: Modite - 36 hours to making a new friend http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-12825 Modite - 36 hours to making a new friend Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:33:21 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/26/7-steps-to-getting-a-meeting-with-movers-and-shakers/#comment-12825 [...] When I meet with people, even CEOs or semi-celebrities, the most interesting discussion always happens after we should have ended the meeting. It’s the point where you can get up and leave, or you can ask another question, an unexpected question, a silly or meaningful question, but a question that pushes deeper. [...] […] When I meet with people, even CEOs or semi-celebrities, the most interesting discussion always happens after we should have ended the meeting. It’s the point where you can get up and leave, or you can ask another question, an unexpected question, a silly or meaningful question, but a question that pushes deeper. […]

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