There is no feeling that is more universal and that builds rapport more than the feeling of gratitude. I learned this lesson again when I received this email the day before Thanksgiving from my local Dale Carnegie chapter, reminding me to wish my collegues a very Happy Thanksgiving. I was amazed how much goodwill can be generated in so short a time with managers, customers, and collegues that are so important to my future.
This got me thinking about other optimal times to network. For example, at the end of the work day, do you race away from work without saying goodbye to your co-workers, managers? What about on Fridays when everyone else is eager to go home for the weekend?
I once heard that people are better at remembering what happens very first in the day, and what happens last, but the middle can be a blurr. This makes me think that Monday morning is a great time to market yourself...just as Friday afternoon is.
Also, what about networking at meetings, do you show up in time to do a little hob nobbing before hand? ...just some food for thought.
