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The Lion’s Pride: Networking

Shrek Style

Shrek is a loveable ogre. Yes, he can be grumpy. And yes, he's green with funny looking ears.

But he also has the right idea about networking. So do his friends.

Shrek. Mike Myers’ character tried to explain that ogres are like onions - with layers. That's a great metaphor for finding the right contact person in an organization, too. Ever try to find a contact person in a large company? The right contact person? It can be daunting. Corporations are like...well...like onions - with layer upon layer. You can find the right person. And when you do, they may have their guard up. You'll need to make them less defensive. Why, you could say developing a professional relationship is like...well...like onions - with layers.

Donkey. Sure, he's funny. And annoying. But he kept hanging around Shrek. He wasn't shy about asking him for his help and his friendship. Shrek didn't get rid of him, however. Even when he tried, Donkey kept coming back. As it turns out, Shrek needed Donkey as much as Donkey needed Shrek. Persistence paid off.

Puss In Boots. He started off as an advisory. As sometimes happens, however, the enemies joined forces; he struck up a symbiotic friendship with Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Competitors became allies. By working through their issues, they formed a formidable team. You might find the same is true for you.

IN THE CARAVAN: Networking like Shrek and his companions can pay dividends.

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Business Card Pack Rats / Gump-Style Networking / Becoming the Hub Increases Your Brand / Becoming the Hub II: Building Self-Feeding Buzz / Myths and Truisms / Grow Your Network - Go Where The Employers Are! / It's Not What You Know... / Always Be Prepared...Even If You're Not a Boy Scout / How to Make Six Degrees of Separation Work (Even If You're Not Kevin Bacon) / Marketing and Branding Yourself, Part I / Branding II: Your Website or Blog / Finding the Right Contact Person / Give a Little to Get a Little / Why Join Organizations? / First Contact With Mr. Smith, Part 1 / First Contact With Mr. Smith, Part 2: The Winning of The Sally / First Contact With Mr. Smith, Part 3: First Impressions / Asking Mr. Smith for Help, Part 1 / Asking Mr. Smith for Help, Part II: It's Not the Song, It's the Singer / Asking Mr. Smith for Help, Part III: Getting down to business / Networking at Job Fairs / Doing It On the Road / Networking Online / Getting Info From Sally & Co., Part I / Getting Info From Sally & Co., Part II: Asking The Right Questions / Networking Out of Town Part I: Laying the Foundation / Networking Out of Town Part II: Touring for Interviews / Working the Network by Feeding the Network / 'Running' Into Contacts / You Only Get What You Ask For / Press the Flesh II: Small Talk / Press the Flesh Like a Pro / Playing the Percentages / Fishing and the Right Bait / Shrek Style / Get Your Butterflies Flying In Formation / Discover Other People’s Passions / Double Dipping Doing Good / Overbooking Your Way to a New Job / Shaking the Branches of Your Family Tree / Working Your Reunion / Parents of Your Kids' Friends