Networlding: Building Relationships and Opportunities for Success

A must get for those who want to move up a level from networking. If you understand meaningful and non-exploitive networking, then networlding is for you. It takes win-win to a new level. Though the concepts may seem as old as the hills, networlding brings out the better human qualities like altruism and benevolence. You will still achieve your goals of 'networking' but you will see connections in a new light! (For an understanding of networlding, please read excerpts available at this web site.)

"Networlding" is a major leap in beyond related books from the 20th century. I'd even call it evolutionary.Dale Carnegies' 1937 classic, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," is still a great place to start building networking skills, and there are many other "good" books on the subject available today. If you've read any networking books, or have an appreciation for the power of relationships, you are ready for what "Networlding" has to offer.As the owner of Schmoozemonger.com, it's my job to stay on top of the various philosophies on building effective networks. After reading it, "Networlding" immediately became my #1 recommended book on networking. I personally apply the 7-step system for building a values-centered network.The great news is, even if you already have an extensive network, you can still apply the concepts of "Networlding" to your network. I've been able to improve existing relationships by implementing these techniques, and applying the overall philosophy into my business dealings."Networlding" is a very good read. It definitely does not "talk down" to you or fill you with empty enthusiasm that never lasts, nor does it come at you with a clinical, academic structure that can be very sterile and dry. No false "Get rich quick" promises either.The pages turn quickly, but I recommend keeping a highlighter and stack of Post-it notes nearby. "Networlding" will quickly become a go-to resource for you as you build the skills taught in the book.Giovagnoli and Carter-Miller have developed the definitive networking concept for social-minded people who want more out of their business relationships.At best, this book will change your life, and help you go places you never thought possible. There really is no downside, because you can't help but take away a few tips or techniques you can apply immediately.If you really want deeper, meaningful, effective business relationships, buy this book!

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to expand her/his circle of influence and have deeper, more meaningful human relationships in the process. Most of us would like to have greater connections in our lives, and Networlding is the art and science of how to make that happen. Whether you are a wallflower or the head of a powerful organization, Networlding will show you how to accomplish more in the areas you care about in an ethical, fulfilling way. This book will be especially attractive to you if you dislike traditional networking -- the two have almost nothing in common.Research has shown that no one on earth is more than six people away from any other person, through common contacts. You may be familiar with that concept from Guare's book on that subject. You may have seen the play or the movie that were produced on that concept as well. What Carter-Miller and Giovagnoli focus on is that you can systematically search out meaningful connections that will get you to those who can help you accomplish your life's purpose. As a result, you will start out closer than six degrees from the person you want to meet and will get there sooner. That's a very powerful and important concept. The authors back up the concept with lots of experience and proven methods of making this desirable result happen in a satisfying way for all concerned.I have read many books and attended many seminars over the years about how to make connections with people you do not yet know, and this book is by far the best at explaining how to organize and implement such activities. With such a powerful process available to you, you can accomplish much, much more because all of us know much more than any of us.To facilitate this important direction, the authors have established a trust-based Web site that you should investigate as well. The process described is iterative (as all good processes are). (1) Figure out what your values are. (2) Assess the connections you have for their consistency with your values. (3) Increase the number and strength of your connections with those who meet your value set. (4) Initiate relationships where important benefits are exchanged (5) Grow and nurture these relationships. (6) Work with these people to create opportunities you can explore in common (co-create) (7) Re-create your networld.As you can see from this, Networlding is almost nothing like networking. The key differences relate to the value-based foundation of Networlding, and the emphasis on mutual benefit. The book is also very strong in providing snippets of practical advice from other fields. For example, there is good information about how to handle first contacts that builds nicely on NLP. The work on establishing your values and life direction would make Tony Robbins proud. The book is well written, has dozens of powerful examples, and is easy to understand and apply.My advice for you is that you use this book as an opportunity to re-create your life, as well. Th

I am an avid reader and a head of training for a large organization. This book knocked my socks off! It has so many simple, powerful tools for becoming successful in a way that not only benefits you but the world at the same time! I've never read a book that puts this all together.From "The Networlding Support Exchange Model" that shows readers how people actually do build successful relationships to the step-by-step process for connecting with a network of like-valued influential people (and the authors handhold you as to how to do this), I found I could take the ideas and implement them immediately. In fact, I already have connected with a couple of influential thought leaders online. It was much easier than I thought possible. The authors also share extensive academic research done on human networks, putting into simple words, how we can use this knowledge of how people actually build successful relationships to grow our own powerful and fulfilling networks. I personally have never seen a book like this. It is chock full of stories and strategies the authors themselves have used personally to grow their networks. In fact, the story of how they came together is a Networlding story in itself! It's wonderful to have a tool that will help me get ahead without stepping on others along the way. To the contrary, Giovagnoli and Miller show you how to get to the top and take great people with you along the way so you have lots of friends when you get there! What a great journey!

I was very energized by this book, because it reminded me of what business and personal relationships should be all about. These two authors bring together an insightful yet practical approach to mutually rewarding and effective relationship building. This guide to collaboration goes far beyond "Rolodex-building" inherent in "networking", and instead emphasizes deeper longer-term alliances that accelerate success of EACH Networlder. The step-by-step techniques promise to enable more successful Knowledge Management and online collaboration initiatives by dealing effectively with the human factors issues which are frequent roadblocks. This book pools the experience of one of the most successful business relationships consultants (Melissa Giovagnoli) with a Chief Marketing Officer who has a wealth of experience in strategic alliances (Jocelyn Carter-Miller of Motorola). I'm sending a copy to two top executive friends of mine, who I'm sure will enjoy and pass on this book to management in their organizations.