'A great, practical guide to all aspects of networking - stuffed with lots of quick and easy tips to help you leverage the power of your network.' Ivan Misner, NY Times bestselling author and founder of BNI and Referral Institute 'This practical and easy-to-read book will quickly get you the results you need from your network.' Charlie Lawson, BNI UK and Ireland national director 'A "must read" for anyone wanting to use the power of face-to-face AND...

"Much networking advice assumes that you need to be an off the chart extrovert to succeed. Nothing could be further from the truth. In this video workshop, Devora Zack proves that real networking means working with--rather than fighting against--your natural personality. Zack, an avowed introvert and a successful consultant who speaks to thousands of people every year, shatters stereotypes about people who dislike networking. She then provides an...

Reviving an inactive social connection might seem as simple as reaching out to someone and starting a conversation, but reestablishing a professional relationship takes more care. New research has found that there are three key elements to refreshing a dormant tie successfully: remembering each other well, catching up on relevant experiences, and perceiving the relationship similarly. The researchers discuss how best to reestablish positive professional...

"From Governor and White House cabinet member Michael Leavitt: how to find collaborative solutions to the greatest challengesYour business challenges extend far beyond you and your firm, to the competitors within your industry and the regulators outside it. Finding solutions to larger issues requires cooperation between diverse stakeholders, and in this rapidly changing world, only those able to adapt and network successfully will produce fast, competitive...

Shows you how to use his proven social networking strategies to build your brand and market your skills across an ever-growing network.

Policy-based networking is the new frontier in networking. A high-level directive given to the network at a single console, it promises easy management of critical network elements such as security, Quality of Service, and device configuration. The translation of high level policies into the device specific configurations is a complex procedure, requiring detailed knowledge of the topology and routes in the network, and translation-enabling algorithms....

It's tempting to look at high-profile business ecosystems and assume that the model is a reliable formula for success. In fact, many ecosystems never earn a significant market share, and only about 15% dominate their markets over time. An analysis shows that most share a common life cycle, with several critical windows along the way. For management, the key is understanding these windows and adjusting the company's strategy over time to meet the unique...