I am in Laura's Address Book

The New Rules of Networking - From FCNow

Laura Levitan is a friend who has helped me in the recent past. She is also in my LinkedIN Network. Wendy Marx the author of the essay has bestowed her with the title of "Networker Extraordinare".

New rules from the post:
• Always offer to help someone even it you don’t know how to do it. Levitan never turns someone in need down, and if she can’t help, will find someone who can.
• Give selflessly. “When you help someone,” says Levitan, “don’t expect you’ll get something back. While some people will return the favor and others won’t, the important thing is that you’ll feel good making a difference in someone’s life. And I guarantee over time you will see it returned in spades.”
• Don’t forget people. Levitan is always finding ways to help people in her vast network and finding reasons to stay in touch.
• Be clear when you ask for help. “Don’t be frivolous when you reach out to meet people,” advises Levitan. "Give people a valid reason why you want to connect with them."