 Networking is an art.
Networking takes time, patience, and practice to
master. It's become very difficult to work on your goals and establish a
strong presence in a competitive atmosphere. There are a variety of
characters out there to contact and establish a working relationship
with, but who should you have involved in your network?
Don't turn to the wrong people who may tarnish
your credibility, completely level your authority, and suck the
networking life out of you.
Protect your credibility and authority by avoiding the following 5 networking misfits.
5 People You DON'T Want in Your Network
- The Bad Influence - Getting out of your comfort zone to
take a calculated risk on a new innovation is a healthy part of any
industry and builds your credibility. Have a plan and continue to build
upon that plan without making a career-ending move due to poor advice.
The Bad Influencer, who always seems to have a "shortcut" or a "get rich
quick" strategy, may be appealing to your long-term plan, but there's
always more than meets the eye. The Bad Influencer may try to turn you
onto spammy Black Hat tactics like affiliate-link cloaking, doorway
pages, article spinning, purchasing likes, and more. Stick to your guns
and don't give these people a chance to infect your attitude, strategy,
or sense of pride.
- The Epic Complainer - No one likes a complainer; wait, I take
that back, other complainers do! Traveling in packs, Epic Complainers
are thrilled to share their pessimism and anything to kill a positive
mood. They appear on social media sites arguing and sharing their
negative beliefs like it's their role in life to play the dubious
devil's advocate or seeking out rare exceptions to prove you wrong. The
toxicity of Epic Complainers will turn any bright dream into a
nightmare. Don't try to argue with Epic Complainers - you cannot win as
they wield their favorite words "but" and "actually." Stay positive in
everything you do. Your network should be sharing information that will
help you improve, not just giving you reasons to not pursue your
passions. Search out those who are optimistic and listen to your ideas.
- The Spammer - You work hard planning, creating, and
maintaining articles, products, and websites. You deserve respect and a
good reputation, which the Spammer will promptly sabotage. If you allow
the Spammer into your network, you may find your efforts diminish in
light of constant promotion that will annoy your audience. No one likes
to continuously opt out of emails or products they didn't sign up for.
If you let these types of people inside your network, they will try and
influence your direction to reach as many people as possible, but not in
an effective way. The language they use can seem repetitive and robotic
to advertise something that they most likely did nothing to help
create. Keep the Spammer at bay and out of sight so you can catch the
bigger fish using your own marketing and personal connections with your
customers.
- The Greedy Miser - You've seen businesses and websites that
always seem to want your money first, then they'll actually show you
something. The Greedy Miser encourages this behavior, salivates at
pyramid schemes, and will overprice average products while failing to
deliver quality content. This type of networker has a burning desire to
use your money to make more money and doesn't believe in offering
anything for free. If you have any ebooks or helpful tips for your
audience you want to give away, keep the Greedy Miser's hands off your
decision making. If you need someone who has experience with promotion
and advertising, make sure they aren't just in it for the quickest
payday and want to target a quality user experience.
- The Phony Follower - Real followers can be good contacts who
will help you spread the word about your new products and interests. The
Phony Follower, on the other hand, at first seems excited to work with
you and establish a healthy relationship, but it all comes with a catch.
The Phony Follower has 0 new ideas and is just riding your tail in
hopes of catching wind of your secret to success. He will not assist you
in your journey; he's just there and his lack of contributions will
drag you down. It's best to end ties with the Phony Follower people
before they latch on to your marketing recipe and take you for a ride.
As Michael Jordan once stated, "If you accept
the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never
will change the outcome." Steer clear of the above characters who will
only push negative expectations and feedback that will stifle your
successes. There are many levels of networking and an abundance of
people who can give you motivation, sound advice or that extra help that
can push you to the top. It's important to know who may be a good
influence on your goals and productivity. As you sort through the
various people to network with, think about who you would want by your
side when it counts.
Surround yourself with the right crowd who will lift you higher! Check out Networking Tips: Stay Connected to the Right Crowd Part I to discover 5 people to add to your network.
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