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When you are traveling and networking for business, you're capable of meeting many people who can and will be important to your business and your life. Once you've left them, sometimes across the country, they and their importance to you can quickly fade from memory.That's why you always need to keep a list of those people you can rely on -- peers, mentors, innovators and friends. You want to be able to draw on their wisdom and expertise and keep them a part of your life.
That's easier said than done, especially in these days of hundreds of MySpace friends, LinkedIn connections and Twitter followers.
How do you keep in contact with your core when connections are so easy to let slip away?
Thoughts are Nice, Actions Count
Have you ever had the experience of thinking of someone, and then later that day you got a phone call, E-mail, or letter from them? When it happens, it's great! So why not decided to be the person who reaches out to others. The key is to do something! If you are thinking about something, take action! Call them, write them, text them. RIGHT NOW!
Yes, I'm talking to you! If as you're reading this someone comes to mind, someone to reach out to or write to, consider stopping what you're doing, picking up the phone or writing them an e-mail. This newsletter will be here when you get back.
It won't take as long as you think to share
It is easier than ever to let someone know they are on your mind. Use your camera phone to snap shots of books, art, architecture and flower arrangements, and quickly e-mail them to colleagues with a short note! It takes a less than 45 seconds.
Later they'll say: "Thanks for taking the time to send me that great shot. It made my day. I don't know how you have time for it all!"
Ask yourself — What's one quick thing you could do to let someone know you're thinking of them?
People like to know you're thinking about them
Marshall Goldsmith, a mentor of mine, recently shared a story. He said a client who "caught" his coaching methodology asked the ultimate personal development question: "What can I do to be better to you?"
He said, "Write me a letter...so that when I walk to the mailbox I'm excited from time to time."
How can you keep the people in your life excited? Easy. Keep cards and stamped envelopes with you. Also keep your address book current and backed up. When the thought hits you or the mood is right, send someone important to you.
Even across those great distances you'll feel connected.
Jason
