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Summary: Networking Success in the New Millennium
Review: "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!
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Summary: another trendy very very lite book on networking
Review: 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.)
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Summary: Woodrow M. Lee, President, Pagoda Consultants
Review: A surprising and praiseworthy book. It includes a comprehensive, well written step-by-step approach, that has helped my business tremendously. The process of instituting the "steps" was exciting and painless. Unlike so many other "how-to" books. The integity and caliber of people it drew to me and my business was exciting. It's all about building relationships and trust within a framework geared towards connectedness. Everyone benefits.
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Summary: business life changer
Review: having read ms. giovagnoli's other books, i was very anxious and excited to read this book on 'networlding'. it does NOT disappoint...in fact, anyone that is anyone in business that wants to move forward in both personal and business career should make this book a MUST READ! it is a lifechanger-attitude maker-easy step by step process on how to get the most out of relationships...what else can i say, but i look forward to see what else ms. giovagnoli will come up with in the future because this book is an A+++ thank you
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Summary: Perfect for work-life balance and the success ladder climb
Review: 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!
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Summary: Viral marketing at the personal level, November 9, 2002
Review: I found the book fascinating. Couldn't put it down. For those of you in the marketing world viral marketing (or word of mouth, or buzz...all the same thing) thrives on virusworthiness, defined as an ability to stand out from the crowd. That's what this book shows you how to do, not on a product level, but on a personal level. After filling my copy with marginal notes and underscores I started over again with Chapter three to more clearly establish the goals and values that make my relationships more valuable, both to myself and my partners. This book gives you an opportunity to reinvent yourself. Without a clearly defined direction in life many of us engage in meaningless, for both parties, relationships that consume precious time and go nowhere. Melissa and Jocelyn have presented a roadmap out of this morass. Anyone with ambitions for growth, whether personal or corporate-wise, needs to postion themselves within the proper environment. The seven step plan outlined in this book is as potent a personal marketing plan as any marcom strategy statement I have written in 25 years of developing marketing strategies for many of the nations leading software companies.
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Summary: Bill Bahr, VP, IBEX Systems
Review: I was looking for a way to rejuvenate my community service club. Despite a year of applauded community service and excellent reviews for club management, members were leaving because of "lack of time" (code word, I believe, for the club's lack of value, especially as relates to business networking opportunities). In researching the literature on networking, I came across an outstanding book I heartily recommend, at least for the positive results in increasing membership in my club. To you help your club or to help yourself achieve success in your professional career and personal life, try reading Networlding, a book about enlightened networking. Networlding shows you how to effectively and efficiently build, maintain, and employ mutually supportive relationships based on shared values. Emphasis on clarity and specificity of goals and the ability to communicate them, as well as fairness of exchange at a multiplicity of levels, are the keys to Networlding's "win-win" success formula. Included are an overview of Networlding's ten golden rules, as well as a seven-step guide to Networlding's ascending journey. Now you can make a positive, socially responsible difference without losing yourself or others in the process. Whether you need ideas or introductions, or just want to "do well by doing good," this book is a powerful life tool!
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Summary: Bill Bahr, VP, IBEX Systems
Review: I was looking for a way to rejuvenate my community service club. Despite a year of applauded community service and excellent reviews for club management, members were leaving because of "lack of time" (code word, I believe, for the club's lack of value, especially as relates to business networking opportunities). In researching the literature on networking, I came across an outstanding book I heartily recommend, at least for the positive results in increasing membership in my club. To you help your club or to help yourself achieve success in your professional career and personal life, try reading Networlding, a book about enlightened networking. Networlding shows you how to effectively and efficiently build, maintain, and employ mutually supportive relationships based on shared values. Emphasis on clarity and specificity of goals and the ability to communicate them, as well as fairness of exchange at a multiplicity of levels, are the keys to Networlding's "win-win" success formula. Included are an overview of Networlding's ten golden rules, as well as a seven-step guide to Networlding's ascending journey. Now you can make a positive, socially responsible difference without losing yourself or others in the process. Whether you need ideas or introductions, or just want to "do well by doing good," this book is a powerful life tool!
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Summary: Networlding
Review: Is swapping business-cards a waste of time? Yes, and no! This book is about taking networking to the next level - Networlding. Networking is for lazy people!
The book includes a step-by-step approach to the 'art' of networlding. Basically the book is about managing your relationships, and building/developing relationships with people who share your set of values and beliefs. It will introduce a risk to your relationships since you will be communicating your goals and values early on in the process - risking rejection. This is probably a more honest approach, and definitely the best way to find and build mutually beneficial, win-win relationships. How do you accomplish this? The book suggests a seven step process - cycle that repeat itself. It all starts with finding out what means the most to you - your foundation. You will then learn to populate your primary, secondary and possibly tetriary circle depending on the nature of your current relationships. How do you create a mutual exchange, and nurture your relationships is the next question. Before it is time to re-create your networld, the book will discuss how to co-create opportunities.
I liked the book! I have not yet implemented its strategies, but it immediately made me think about relationships in a new way, to be more concerned with maintaining the right relationsships and finding the give-take balance. If I ask for information, I try to give something back. This is an area of my life that will continue to be important, and I'm convinced that I will apply the parts from the book that I find useful. I'm sure that there is at least a few tips that you will find useful in this book!
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Summary: Do Not Waste Your Time With This Book!
Review: Some people write books for the sake for writing. Some people claim to be smarter than others by assunming others are stupid. Both are true for this book! It is always annoying to read books that tell nothing but common knowledge. The authors recycle ideas from any five books that one can find from library, then put them in an order that is not necessarily logical anyway. For example, after claiming how great this "networlding" idea is, the book suggest you start with "friends, family, cusotmers, colleagues, vendors" with probably average 5 lines of explanation under each. Sounds intriguing, eh? The book suggests some important quality for one to be succcessful in "networlding": "supportive, continuous communicating, good listener, responsible, influential, knowledgeable, empathic, appreciative..." and again providing five line explanation. How original is this? I guess if I look up any dictionary, I can find another couple thousand words that I can argue that if you don't have them, you are not going to be successful, in anything, networlding or not! What is the most annoying about this book is that it tries to differentiate so called "networlding" with the networking people know. If the concept of networlding had been so different, then it would have been acceptable. Instead, the book assumes that every "networker" just constantly passes out business cards. It is almost offensive to any networkers with reasonable skills. For example, one of the most important messages in the book is that "networlders" discreminate their network by value. First, any people into network knows about this. Second, the examples provided in the book to prove this are nothing new - so and so and so and so are good friends, then suddenly one day one finds a job for another. Logically, such examples don't even support the arguments. Unfortunately, there are tons of books out there that do not offer anything other than common knowledge that no one can object. Good books, however, offer original ideas or constructive suggestions. This is not a good book. This is a book that the authors simply assume the readers are stupid. Do not waste your time on it.
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