Confident networking for career success [printed text] / Stuart Lindenfield, Author ; Gael Lindenfield, Author  . -  1st edition Reprint . - London : Piatkus, 2010 . - 312 p. : ill (b & w) ; 20 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-7499-4170-3
Develop self-presentation and communication skills so you can converse with confidence, build up a network of quality relationships, and create the working life you really want!

Class number:	650.13
Abstract:	Confident Networking For Career Success by bestselling author Gael Lindenfield and her husband Stuart is a practical and accessible self-help book everyone will benefit from. Good networking is vital in today's world of work. This book will enable you to build your confidence and develop the essential personal and psychological qualities and skills you need in order to build contacts, enjoy beneficial relationships, and develop a successful and exciting career. Packed with information, advice and anecdotes, including quick-fix solutions for common problems and guidelines for extroverts and introverts, Confident Networking For Career Success will help you to overcome shyness, anxiety and low self-esteem and develop your communication, emotional management, organizational, relationship and electronic skills so that you can easily generate new contacts and enjoy the working life you want.
Contents note:	Introduction; 1 What networking is (and what it isn't) Part One: Cool Cat Qualities 2 Sound self-belief; 3 Incorruptible integrity; 4 Resilient drive; 5 Genuine generosity; 6 Unashamed humility; 7 Calculated courage Part Two: Buzy Bee Skills 8 Impact instantly with a lasting impression; 9 Conversing with confidence; 10 E-connect with magnetism; 11 Proactively build and maintain your relationships; 12 Assertively protect yourself and others; 13 Build a distinctive reputation Part Three: Wise Owl Know-how 14 Know where to connect; 15 Know the secrets of efficiency; 16 Know how to help others; 17 Know how to encourage your orgnaisations to be better connected; 18 Know how to keep learning; 19 Know how to network strategically An finally... Notes; Appendix 1: Useful websites; Appendix 2: Recommended books; Appendix 3: UAP form; Index.