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I’ve had an abundance of networking opportunities this year which I’m very grateful for.  Even though I am an extrovert (no matter what behavior style tool is used to identify me–I am what I am) and I find it easy to talk to people, connecting to new, interesting people is always a challenge.

This year I’ve taken a new tact to networking.  I find an empty table near the center of the action, choose a seat facing the room, make myself comfortable and open my energy to be welcoming, receptive and filled with positive thoughts of attracting the people I need to encounter during that event.

The results have been amazing, I have connected with the most interesting people.  Many of whom I would not have connected with otherwise.  They arrive alone or in small groups and within moments the entire table is filled with warmth, comraderie and instantaneous connections.   Sometimes the connections are formed between others and the environment of the table seemed to make that possibility happen for them.   It creates such an interesting phenomenon to watch and enjoy.

I’ve connected with new clients, new friends, new colleagues and meet business idols I’ve only known virtually all these years.  I found many cases where the degrees of separation are just one or two people away.

What’s your favorite in person networking technique?