The World's Worst Networker (Paperback)

Paperback. You know the type: the business card pusher who corners you at events. The LinkedIn spammer who connects and immediately pitches. The "networking expert" who talks endlessly about themselves and never asks about you. They're everywhere. And here's the uncomfortable truth: you might be one of them without even knowing it. "This book is spot on and is a gem full of useful nuggets. It has become the definitive guide that teaches you how NOT to network."- Susan RoAne, Author of the 1 Million+ Bestseller How to Work a Room(R) Unlike traditional networking books that tell you what to do, The World's Worst Networker takes a refreshingly different approach: learn from the absolute worst to become your absolute best. This #1 international bestseller (top-ranked in 10 countries) exposes the networking horror stories, business networking mistakes, and bad behaviors that kill relationships and sabotage business growth - so you never make them yourself. These mistakes were real in 2011. With the explosion of LinkedIn, social media, and virtual networking, they're more widespread today than ever. Tim Houston teams up with 18 other networking experts - including Dr. Ivan Misner (Founder of BNI(R), the world's largest referral networking organization) and Bob Burg (Co-author of the 1 million+ copy bestseller The Go-Giver) - to expose exactly how NOT to network, online and in person. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER INSIDE: The Most Unwanted List: 11 types of toxic networkers at every business networking event - make sure you're not one of them Environmental Disasters: 8 behaviors that destroy your credibility and professional relationships before they begin Online Outlaws: Social media spammers, LinkedIn lurkers, and the poor networking etiquette that has exploded in the digital age From Mess to Success: 6 true confessions from reformed "worst networkers" who transformed their approach and their results Networking Etiquette Essentials: The unspoken rules that separate professional networkers from pushy amateurs Mistake-Proof Your Networking: Build your personal "what NOT to do" checklist for any event - virtual or in person WHY THIS BOOK WORKS: It's entertaining. You'll laugh at true networking horror stories while learning lessons that stick.It's practical, Every story sharpens your professional networking skills and builds better business relationships.At just 179 pages, you can read it in a few hours and start applying the networking tips immediately. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: "This book showed me exactly what to do and what NOT to do. I put the ideas to use during my job search and landed a great position." - Military Veteran Transitioning to Civilian Career"I had a few 'Oops, that may have been me' moments. Required reading for anyone hoping to make the most of their networking efforts." - Greg Douglas, Canada PERFECT FOR: Professionals frustrated by business networking events that produce zero resultsBusiness owners who need more referrals through referral networking and word of mouth marketingNew networkers afraid of making embarrassing networking mistakesAnyone who has ever thought "networking doesn't work for me"Stop making the business networking mistakes that are sabotaging your success.Learn how not to network from the worst networkers in the world, so you can become one of the best. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to start building better business relationships today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …