Confused about Twitter? Come to this Cocktail Party

Kathie Madden — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:31:09 +0000

I will admit I was skeptical about the power and influence of Twitter and other Social media platforms. I couldn’t figure out what value there was to posting until I met a Business Leadership Coach; Patti Dragland of Strategic Sense Inc. Patti walked me through the etiquette and explanations that helped me better understand the strategies I needed to employ. I wanted to share them because I believe they are extremely helpful and will give you a very good understanding of the network that can be established.

1. You need to begin by thinking like a guest at a cocktail party where you know no one.

2. Politely introduce yourself to someone and create a discussion.

3. If there is mutual willingness to share conversation stay with them and they will begin introducing you to people you should get to know.

4. There is no worse guest at a party that one who talks only about them self. Politely create an interactive discussion based on learning about each other.

5. If you do not connect in a mutual interest, move on and begin networking the room.

6. Just like at any cocktail party; in turn you must learn to introduce your contacts to people that may benefit from meeting them.

7. Have something to offer: tips, advice, new items, trends etc.

8. It is not a contest to get the most Followers, it is a format to broaden your relationships, to connect and share with a global network of people, and to get you out of the office…sort of.

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Confused about Twitter? Come to this Cocktail Party