This week I am bringing you a guest post from Kevin Paylow (kevin@deliberateconsulting.com), Consultant & Corporate Storyteller, Certified Corporate Storytelling Instructor, Innovation Consultant, Message Consultant, Strategy Consultant.
https://www.deliberateconsulting.com/
I saw this meme on Facebook and thought it was too good not to pass along.
Plus what kind of maniac doesn’t enjoy a good Inigo Montoya cultural reference?
But the advice here is great… though points 3 and 4 need to be fleshed out a bit.
Your personal link probably isn’t “You killed my Father”. Instead consider sharing WHY you’re at this particular networking event.
Except for some extreme situations, “Prepare to die” isn’t the best way to manage expectations. Instead tell them how you hope you can both benefit from meeting.
“Hello. My name is Kevin Paylow. I came to meet and hear the latest thinking from other innovators. I’d like to learn about you and your business and see if there’s a way for us to work together.”
Of course, this is just your introduction. I recommend planning ahead for extending the conversation – read this blog post I wrote a few months ago for some ideas.
Good luck!
Kev
