Have energy

One of the ten rules of networking we floated out from this space earlier is to "have energy."

That is to say, have enthusiasm for your conversation, for the people you are interacting with, for what you are saying, for the event you are attending.

It comes, too, from a positive attitude.

At a North Dallas Chamber of Commerce gathering of regional education leaders, one of the panelists spoke up on how he dealt with stress. Dr. Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) said, as an aside to a comment he was making about dealing with changes:

"I don't get stressed, I give stress--I'm a carrier!"

While some might misinterpret this quote or take it out of context, the truth is Dr. H is correct--stay in shape, stay healthy, stay positive and you will keep things in perspective. Stress will roll off of you, but, more importantly, you will see the way clearly.

As to having e nergy in a networking situation: it helps to be focused and clear of mind.

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