96. How To "Network" The Right Way: The Do's & Don'ts with Ellen Poole

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with the author of the new book  "Network" is not a Verb— Ellen Poole…. In her book she explains networking's mythical value in our culture and what to do instead to grow your professional network. As someone who still dreads "networking" herself and has made plenty of relationships building failures… A Former USAA Government Relations AVP Ellen…now shares how you can genuinely foster supportive professional connections and make yourself more valuable as a potential member of others' professional networks in her new book "Network" Is Not a Verb. ELLEN POOLE spent almost 15 years as a multi-state government relations executive for Fortune 100 company USAA, where she built a professional network spanning the country. She teaches people at all levels of their careers effective strategies to build networks and nurture relationships for professional success. Her audiences have included nationwide corporate teams, college students, and state, national, and international professional and trade associations. In this interview she shares the do's and don't of networking, the common missteps that could unwittingly alienate new connections and How can we go about becoming someone who others want to add to their professional network… this and so much more. Ellen has also extended a special  15 % off the book discount for all But first she failed listeners.. if you love what you hear and want to grab a copy of this book to learn for yourself how to truly grow your network in the best way then simply go to ey can go to www.ellenpoole.com, or www.networkisnotaverb.com, and enter "BUTFIRST" as the coupon code for 15% off.   Connect with Ellen: www.ellenpoole.com, or www.networkisnotaverb.com,  and enter "BUTFIRST" as the coupon code for 15% off Linkedin: //www.linkedin.com/in/ellenpoole/ Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: [email protected]