100 Quotes About Networking

Networking is a key skill to have in your toolbox. It can help you find jobs and opportunities, and form important connections with others. But what if you don’t know how to network? No worries. We’ve compiled the best networking quotes to help you learn about this simple but powerful concept, and how to go about it.

Networking isn't how many people you know, it's how many...
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Networking isn't how many people you know, it's how many people know you. Amit Kalantri
An entrepreneur with strong network makes money even when he...
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An entrepreneur with strong network makes money even when he is asleep. Amit Kalantri
5 Ways To Build Your Brand on Social Media:1 Post...
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5 Ways To Build Your Brand on Social Media:1 Post content that add value2 Spread positivity3 Create steady stream of info4 Make an impact5 Be yourself Germany Kent
If you are on social media, and you are not...
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If you are on social media, and you are not learning, not laughing, not being inspired or not networking, then you are using it wrong. Germany Kent
When you are a person people can trust, they will...
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When you are a person people can trust, they will call on upon you, love to be around you and work with you. A leader’s skills take him to people, but his character brings people to him. Israelmore Ayivor
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A leader’s skills take him to people, but his character brings people to him. Israelmore Ayivor
Becoming well known (at least among your prospects & connections)...
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Becoming well known (at least among your prospects & connections) is the most valuable element in the connection process. Jeffrey Gitomer
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The focus should be on becoming a strong andinfluential personality — cultivate compelling communication skills, focus on building trust and learn how to expand and leverage your professional network. Abhishek Ratna
Use social events, social networks and every get-together at work...
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Use social events, social networks and every get-together at work to build a stronger brand YOU! Abhishek Ratna
It’s the people we hardly know, and not our closest...
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It’s the people we hardly know, and not our closest friends, who will improve our lives most dramatically Meg Jay
Success largely depends on the relationships you build along the...
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Success largely depends on the relationships you build along the journey. Jason T. Rogers
Network marketing is not for everyone because, NOT EVERYONE has...
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Network marketing is not for everyone because, NOT EVERYONE has goals. Stop trying to make everyone around you goal-oriented. Olawale Daniel
We sometimes try to impress people we just met by...
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We sometimes try to impress people we just met by not trying to impress them. Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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You can't dominate a network with old-style leadership. But, you can emerge, with the network's consent, as one of its leaders, regardless of your formal position or job title. Phil Dourado
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When you are a person people can trust, they will call on upon you, love to be around you and work with you. Israelmore Ayivor
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Life did not take over the world by combat, but by networking. Lynn Margulis
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The most intelligent or brilliant of us all are not usually the most successful, financially or career wise. A lot depends on the ability of a person to break into circles, meet people, network and interact. A well marketed yam may sell better than a not-so-well marketed Jollof.Do not just stay in the library and read all the books there, lest you become publicly dusty like the books you read. Food for thought!. Magnus Nwagu Amudi
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I hate when I'm not done with my cup but my mom decides to put it in the dishwasher anyway and the cup isn't dishwasher safe. I keep telling my mom that my origami coffee mugs are hand wash ONLY. Handshakes are also hand wash only.- Karen Quan and Jarod Kintz Karen Quan
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When you invite people to share in your miracle, you create future allies during rough weather. Shannon L. Alder
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When thinking is overrated And friends are easy to make, Check if it's too complicated Knowing yourself somehow... Inner peace's not hard to take, Never lost or underestimated. Get out of social media... NOW! Ana Claudia Antunes
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Vulnerability gives us freedom, power and connects us to a network of injured souls. It is through the art of being real that we can heal ourself and others. Shannon L. Alder
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Never underestimate the collective strength of your weakest connections. Ryan Lilly
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Love of God and people will pave roads where there once were none. Shannon L. Alder
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Despite being a denizen of the digital world, or maybe because he knew all too well its isolating potential, Jobs was a strong believer in face to face meetings. " There's a temptation in our networked age to think that ideas can be developed by email and i Chat, "he said." Thats crazy, Creativity comes from spontaneous meetings, from random discussions. You run into someone, you ask what they're doing, you say ' Wow, and soon your cooking up all sorts of ideas." So he had the Pixar building planned to promote encounters and unplanned collaborations. " If a building doesn't encourage that, you'll lose a lot of innovation and the magic that's sparked by serendipity, "he said. . Walter Isaacson
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I hope you're golfing today. Colleen Ferrary Bader
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If automating everything makes people lazier and lazier, and laziness leads to stupidity, which it does for most people, judging by the current content circulating the social networks everywhere, except North Korea, where they don’t have any internet to speak of - at some point the Japanese robots, for which a market niche is currently being developed, with no concerns on how they should be designed to act in society or outside it - will have no choice, but to take everything over, to preserve us from ourselves… . Will Advise
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Think Positively.Network well. Eat healthy. Work Smart.Stay Strong.Build faith. Worry less. Read more. Be happy. Volunteer freely. Relax often. Love always. Live eternallyand you will see doors open to your favor. Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
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Everything you want in life is a relationship away. Idowu Koyenikan
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Leaders empower individuals by building trust and coaching competence in their job roles and networking skills. Kenneth H. Blanchard
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We develop trust when we show that we are reliable, by doing what we say we are going to do to take care of that treasure, and then stepping it up by doing more, by anticipating problems and handling them before they even happen. Michele Jennae
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Grace is a network, not hook-work. Your networking grace is what determines your networth in life which is the amount by which your assets will exceed your liabilities. Benjamin Suulola
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I don’t buy or sell relationships, so let’s talk business. Sukant Ratnakar
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Do unto others what you want them to do to you. Don’t deceive if you don’t want to be deceived. Don’t cheat if you don’t want to be cheated. Relationship is mutual. This is the golden rule for all great connections! Israelmore Ayivor
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Remember iron sharpens iron. People inspire people, therefore, always ensure that you read books that can easily guide you to discover strategies of making a good name. Israelmore Ayivor
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Do what most people Won't, so you can have what most people Don't. Itzik Amiel
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It is not only business to business sake but human to human sake. Itzik Amiel
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The best way to get over your fear of meeting new people is to imagine them naked. Unless you’re networking at a nudist camp, then you may have to get more creative. Ryan Lilly
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You do not need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of Itzik Amiel
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Two people that have the same wants are two people that should be friends. Shannon L. Alder
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I'm friends with a guy who is friends with a former Playboy model. So I guess you could say I'm 1 degree away from 212 degrees. Ryan Lilly
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Fire false friends. They are in to fast-forward your fall and failure. Israelmore Ayivor
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Avoid the use of abusive words in communications that may switch off the attention of your mentor and your customers away. Israelmore Ayivor
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Develop accommodating values and habits. People are scared away from you when you have a value system and habitual actions that accommodate them comfortably. Israelmore Ayivor
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Refuse to be isolated. Your accomplishments are patronized by people who would get interest in them. When you don’t get connected, how will you get to know those people? Israelmore Ayivor
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Connect with people who are going where you are going. Don’t hate people. The person you may need later may be likened to the bridge you have destroyed after crossing it. You’ll need that bridge when returning. Israelmore Ayivor
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Make no mistake: if you want to make it as an entrepreneur, you simply can’t do it on your own. This is a nonnegotiable! Amber Hurdle
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Golf is the great conductor of life's symphony. Not in my lifetime have I seen anything with more ability to change the course of futures. It has the ability to build lasting relationships in a few short hours, promote executives, fund projects, build teams, break down barriers, and create an environment of deal-making, stress relief, and wellness. It's the one place where we willingly shut off our phones, turn away from distraction and become one with nature and ourselves. -Thank you for being a part of our symphony, Network & Golf . Colleen Ferrary Bader
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In MLM 10 people sign up and 11 leave. Alin Sav
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Be persistent, be persistent, they say. But please, do not mistake being a pest for being persistent. Nike Thaddeus
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In Networking never underestimate anyones connection potential. Sometimes even a small office helper can connect you to the Business Owner ! Sampath K. Iyengar
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Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows Itzik Amiel
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Networking is an investment in your business. It takes time and when done correctly can yield great results for years to come. Diane Helbig
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Forget "six degrees of separation" today it's "six degrees of CONNECTION. Morag Barrett
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Competition is simply an unestablished paternship. Tyler Wagner
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The greatest irony is that people with Rolodexes are no longer LinkedIn. And if that pun doesn't make sense, don’t ask anyone in your Rolodex to explain it. Ryan Lilly
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Research has found that in most companies managers who get promoted rapidly spend most of their time networking and politicking, while their more effective colleagues spent their time building their units and developing their people. Alan G. Robinson
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Networking means the act of exchanging information with people who can help you professionally. Michele Jennae
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A COnNeCtworker is a networker that Considers Others’ Needs Continually. Michele Jennae
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At the base level, it is about making connections and building relationships, but if you take the letters from networker out of the word COnNeCtworker, you are left with 4 letters. C. O. N. C. Victor, we actually talked about this at Carina’s the other day with Sheila. C. O. N. C. stands for Considering Others’ Needs Continually. Michele Jennae
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A COnNeCtworker is a networker who is always taking into account the needs of others. Approaching people with a service attitude to bring them value and build a relationship. Then when that person is looking for a reliable service provider in a particular industry, they will pick the COnNeCtworker. Michele Jennae
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Understand that you can’t achieve your dreams if you don’t connect with people who guide you to improve on upon the skills you have. Israelmore Ayivor
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Create a link through which you can market your dream products. Create a blog or a website of your own depending on what you want to be recognized for. Share your experiences through these media. Israelmore Ayivor
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Deciding which relationships to pursue can be difficult. Especially if you’re trying to get hired by the Magic 8 Ball factory and that little triangle thing isn't floating right. Ryan Lilly
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What people say and feel about you when you've left a room is precisely your job while you are in it. Rasheed Ogunlaru
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Soylent Green is made out of people. So is your personal network… but let’s hope its non-toxic because you drink it every day. Ryan Lilly
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When you network you develop a list of resources that you can share with others. This increases your value to those prospects and clients you deal with. Diane Helbig
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In the name of "force protection, " the military often rolls up windows, builds walls, and points rifles at the outside world. The best force protection, however, is to be surrounded by friends and allies. Eric Greitens
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Missional leaders understand the power of connecting relationally in their community through personal networking. Gary Rohrmayer
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A huge number of jobs that are filled are never advertised to the public, or if they are, they’re filled by people who have a connection to the employer. Melanie Pinola
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A personal brand is determined by what you have created, whom you have connected, and how you have made those people feel. Ryan Lilly
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A brand precedes, parallels, and leaves a path behind. What your brand will say, is saying, and has said matters more the deeper we go into the globalized, digitized, connection economy. Ryan Lilly
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The Beetle’s body, whether it be a ’49 split or a ’73 Jeans Bug, or an ‘03 Mexican, was originally conceived in the mid 1930’s. This is evident in it’s body styling which aside from it’s rear engine layout and absence of front radiator (or radiator! ) grille, is very similar to other cars of the same period. Believe it or not, in those days streamlining was a hot new concept, kind of like how wireless networking is today with computing. The only problem was, in the beginning they didn’t seem to realize that streamlining ought to be applied sideways as well as longitudinally!. Christina Engela
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The leader goes also to the less traditional networking meetings. The manager participates in networking events organized and promoted. Elena D. Calin
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It’s great to spend time at a networking event with someone you know and like. But that’s not what you’re there for. Your goal is to expand your network by meeting new people. Beth Ramsay
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The most honorable part of a network are the hubs, not the nodes that lead to nowhere. Ryan Lilly
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You have to dig a well before you can draw water from it. Richie Norton
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Presenting “Mix, Mingle & Glow” in a social context is a lovely way to describe how you can make a great first impression by taking the initiative to help other people shine. Think of the times when you have attended an event where there were a lot of people. Susan C. Young
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ASK YOURSELF: Do you remember a gracious hostess, an engaging guest, or someone who worked the room like a honey bee in a flower garden? They would glide from one person to the next, spreading good will and cheer, being the glue that brought everyone together with ease. Susan C. Young
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Hostess with the Mostest“Think of a time when you have had a party in your home or had friends over for dinner. Didn’t you want to make sure they were nurtured, cared for, and well-taken care of? Didn’t you want your guests to interact with each other and enjoy the experience so they would remember it fondly? Susan C. Young
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In his book, Networking is a Contact Sport, Joe Sweeney advises that when you attend networking events, act as if it is your party and you are the host or hostess. By doing this, you will help others be at ease and demonstrate a heart of service and generosity. Susan C. Young
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Inversely, when you are in a small group of people or friends and you don’t make the effort to speak to everyone, it may be considered as rude. Rather than run the risk of people feeling neglected or dismissed, make the effort to Mix, Mingle, and Glow .. . Susan C. Young
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Mix- Be situationally aware and pay attention to the people in the room. - Introduce guests or help strike up a conversation. - Be the one who takes the initiative and makes and effort to “work the room.”- Make eye contact and acknowledge others with a smile and friendly gestures.- Greet people as they arrive, even if it is not your expected role.- Spot the people who may be first timers or guests and help them feel more welcomed and embraced. Susan C. Young
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Mingle- Be the connector–introduce people to each other who may not otherwise connect.- Be a conversation fire starter; point out what people have in common as you are introducing them.- Seek out the folks who may appear to be shy, or awkward, or wallflowers. Find ways to build trust and comfort. Engage them with a kind word to pull them out of their shell.- Arrive early and stay late; connect with people before and after your event.- Stretch beyond your comfort zone to speak with, sit with, and start conversations with people whom you do not know.- Offer to refill someone’s drink or clear their plate.- Encourage introductions: “There is someone whom I would love for you to meet . . Susan C. Young
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You’re Not AloneWhen I was speaking to thousands of teenagers a year, I interviewed my niece Sarah Jane, who was a high school student at the time. I asked, “What do you think would be helpful for kids to know that would make a difference in their lives.” She said, “I was terrified, but I put on a happy face so that no one else would know. What I didn’t realize is that everyone else was as scared as I was." Knowing others may feel the same way as you can make social situations feel less awkward. When approaching new people, find ways to put those at ease who might be reluctant to approach us otherwise. Where Can You Begin to Mix, Mingle & Glow? . Susan C. Young
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Glow What can you do and how can you be in order to bring out the best in others and truly help them shine?- Be complimentary; say something nice.- Be a great listener and make them feel like you are hanging on every word.- Create enthusiasm and anticipation for the person they are getting ready to meet.- Act as you have personally invited them to the party and help ensure they have a wonderful time.- Give people an experience, not just a conversation . Susan C. Young
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BE HERE NOWDo you feel fully present and engaged in the way you live your life? Do you immerse yourself in the moment or do you strive and struggle as you negotiate the distractions of our modern world? It’s easy to have blind spots regarding how you are showing up for life when you are consistently bombarded with distractions, commitments, and personal preoccupations, isn’t it? Susan C. Young
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Your life is happening in the NOW, yet the present moment is often squandered by your thinking about what has happened in the past or may happen in the future. Susan C. Young
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When you are "off somewhere else" people notice. Have you found yourself in conversations in which you’re so concerned about what you are going to say next, that you don’t even hear what the other person is saying? Guilty as charged, right? Susan C. Young
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A lack of engagement sends the message that you may not care, are not interested, are too busy, or that the other person does not matter to you. Even though this is rarely your intention, it can happen when you’re not being mindful and deliberate to connect in the moment. Susan C. Young
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Being 100 percent in the moment and focusing on the person you’re with is one of the finest compliments you can offer. One of the most respectful and considerate things you can do for another is to truly be with them in the here and now. Susan C. Young
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Employee Engagement“Employee Engagement” has become a very hot topic in recent years. The escalating statistics for disengagement are alarming. In 2015, the Gallup Polls’ “The State of the American Workforce” survey found that only 32.5 percent of the U.S. Workforce is engaged and committed where they work, and 54 percent say they would consider leaving their companies if they could receive a 20 percent raise elsewhere. Disengagement not only lowers performance, morale, and productivity, but it’s costing employers billions of dollars a year. It's a growing problem, which has many companies baffled. Susan C. Young
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Why is this disengagement epidemic becoming the new norm? A few reasons I have witnessed in speaking with companies across the country include .- Information overload- Distractions- Stress/overwhelmed- Apathy/detachment- Short attention span- Fear, worry, anxiety- Rapidly changing technology- Entitlement- Poor leadership- Preoccupation- Social media- Interruptions- Multitasking- Budget cuts- Exhaustion- Boredom- Conflict- Social insecurity- Lack of longevity These challenges not only create separation and work dysfunction, but we are seeing it happen in relationships and personal interactions. Susan C. Young
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When you are fully present and engaged in your workplace, you will demonstrate that you care about the success of your organization, are a team player, have a can-do attitude, and will go the extra mile to fulfill and exceed expectations. Susan C. Young
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These qualities make a great impression on your boss, your teams, and your customers. You will be more respected, noticed, and appreciated in the process. As your own "CEO of Self, " projecting this positive level of engagement furthers your own personal reputation and interests for healthy communication, networking, and positive first impressions. An added bonus is that YOU will receive great benefits from putting forth this type of effort. Whether it be self-esteem, new training, cooperation, experience, or a raise or bonus, the rewards are extensive and many. Susan C. Young
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11 Ways to Be More Engaged 1. Care about others.2. Be 100 percent in the moment. 3. Keep focus on the person you are serving. 4. Try to get involved, engaged, and interactive.5. Show interest in what matters to other people by listening, acknowledging, and responding.6. Arrive in the moment anticipating creating a valuable interaction for yourself and others.7. Move towards the things that inspire you and provide a sense of joy and connection.8. Reconnect with the essence of yourself and be grounded in that essential relationship.9. Maintain eye contact and deliver the non-verbal cues that you are fully with the other person.10. Limit distractions– close the door, silence your phone, hold calls, put tasks aside, etc.11. Show up to the moment being your best and giving your best. Susan C. Young
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Just be Nice. Nice–this little word has a big meaning. Use it generously. Being nice helps people feel emotionally safe, allowing for more authentic, trusting, and happy interactions. Susan C. Young
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Be Brave. Bravery takes fortitude–put yourself on the line, even if you risk failing, falling, being embarrassed, or looking stupid–if being brave were easy, more people would be. Just try it! Susan C. Young
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Manners Matter. Courteous behavior is the hallmark of healthy relations and human interaction. Manners ensure you will be more respected, admired, and appreciated. Thank you! Susan C. Young
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Polish the Gold. Be an optimist; look for the best in others, the best in situations, and focus on what is working rather than what is not. It's golden! Susan C. Young
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Service Beyond Self. Value others; have a heart of service and generosity. Rise above self-interest. Ask what you can do for others, not what they can do for you. Susan C. Young