Comments on: Social Capital: Use It Or Lose It

By: Keenan

Keenan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:26:47 +0000

there is a lot of evidence that suggests a real between those who have strong networks vs that don't. Including lower incomes and higher mortality rates.

Networks are critical David. Glad you're in mine!

By: davebrock

davebrock — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:04:55 +0000

Great post Jim. I really liked the notion of the “heaviness” of traditional networking. Effective networking, whether traditional, or using the new tools, is very powerful and important, but people don't invest time in developing and nurturing their networks. Just think of how many times you hear from someone you haven't heard from in years. After the obligatory greetings, they say, “I'm looking for a job…….” Wrong time to start your networking.

I think one of the major networking challenges in the future will be: How do we merge and leverage our “real” networks with our “virtual networks.” I think most of the lessons for this will come from our virtual networks.

Thanks for another thoughtful piece.

By: Keenan

Keenan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:26:47 +0000

there is a lot of evidence that suggests a real between those who have strong networks vs that don't. Including lower incomes and higher mortality rates.

Networks are critical David. Glad you're in mine!

By: davebrock

davebrock — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:04:55 +0000

Thanks for another thoughtful piece.

By: Keenan

Keenan — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:03:13 +0000

Thanks Aaron

By: aaronklein

aaronklein — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:34:05 +0000

Awesome post.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:53:33 +0000

All good points. I work in the staffing industry and we are constantly trying to educate our candidates on the value of an online presence and the proper use of the available networking tools. It truly is vital and I have seen many learn the hard way.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:29:46 +0000