Ivan Misner says, “I’ve been writing this monthly column for Entrepreneur.com for almost 15 years! After all these years, I still find that there are many misnomers about what business networking should, or shouldn’t be about. Many people think that business networking is basically about direct selling. Others think that is about relationship building. What do you think makes a great networker?

In the late 90’s, I surveyed more than 2,000 people in several countries asking them what it takes to be a great networker. Back then, the top five characteristics of a great networker were:

  1. Follows up on Referrals
  2. Positive Attitude
  3. Enthusiastic/Motivated
  4. Trustworthy
  5. Good Listening Skills

Much has changed since the 1990’s, including the advent of the internet, and I am curious to see if people think the traits of a great networker are different today from almost 20 years ago”.

Take This Survey to Help Determine What Makes a Great Networker Today

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