The Professional Networker, Inc. Newsletter

February 04, 2007

Dear Member,

"People tend to think that they need to talk to be noticed and remembered. However, listening can be the key to having people remember you." Donna Fisher, People Power, pg. 107

We all want and need to be better communicators. One of the most difficult aspects of communication is the skill of listening. No one does it perfectly, and no one does it right 100% of the time.

How many times are we multi-tasking when at work? We are talking on the phone, typing on the computer, or reading a report - rather than listening to the person.

How many times are we multi-tasking when at home? Our spouse, child, sibling or parent wants to talk with us and we are too busy reading, watching TV, working on the computer, or daydreaming.

Maybe it is time to practice the skill of listening with everyone. Let's be known as great listeners, not great speakers. THAT is what I am going to work on!

Sharan Tash

Try Something New These Two Weeks

Check The Professional Networker calendar for the month. Here are some events that will be occurring within the next two weeks. Be sure and call the organization before attending to be sure the time or location has not changed.

• Harper College - Great First And Lasting Impressions - Feb 5th
• JVS - Branding: How Logos Make an Impact - Feb 6th
• IU Kelley Business School Alumni - Take Charge and Empower Yourself: Power for Women - Feb 8th
• Engaging Speakers - Monthly Meeting - Feb 9th
• Second Saturday Support Group - Feb 10th
• EWN - Monthly Meeting - Feb 13th
• Lawrence Hall - Bowl-a-thon - Feb 13th
• GOA - Speednetworking - Feb 14th
• Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce -Member Business Development Breakfast - Feb 14th
• Buffalo Grove Chamber - Net Advantage - Feb 16th 2007
• SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CONFERENCE - Feb 17th

Innovative "Netwebbing" Event

What do you need most right now? More fun? More practice on your poker face? The Professional Networker® and 10 To Midnight Productions invite you to the first Innovative Netwebbing Event. Monday, March 19, 2007 Please RSVP by March 12th 6:00 – 8:00 pm (The store closes at 8:00 but we can stay longer) Brunswick Home & Billiards 3232 W. Lake Avenue # 360-B Wilmette $50 (food, beverages and all the fun you can handle included) $60 cash only at the door

Please Help Spread The Word

A dear friend and business colleague of mine, Karin Hall of QCSS did a wonderful "mitzvah" for me. She composed a letter that she sent to her contact list with a link to my website for membership. It was very well worded and we have had a great influx of members due to Karin's initiative.

Please email me for a copy of the letter so that you can send it to your contact list. We all know at least 250 people - Shouldn't they all benefit from the free website?

I thank you all in advance.

Ask Sharan - The Professional Networker

Do you have a question about Relationship Networking that you would like answered? I am collecting questions that I will answer in future newsletters and blog posts. Please send me your questions and check back for the answers.

The Blog

Don't forget to check out The Professional Networker Blog. Comments are always welcomed.

E-Directory Advertising

The members of The Professional Networker have the opportunity to advertise through the internet at a VERY reasonable rate.

You can search for providers by zip code, and then by category. This will be an interactive E-Directory that anyone on the internet can see.

For more information, send Sharan an email. Prices start at $120 for the year.