009: Masterful Mingling with Susan RoAne

Great communication skills are critical to success in today’s workplace. Mingling maven Susan RoAne shows us how to make the most of social events and build relationships by sharing tips and tricks learned from a lifetime of experience in the networking world.

— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) How a farmer reframed the ‘dirty’ word networking into something positive.

2) The three essential elements of a self-introduction.

3) Several safe opening lines to use when meeting new people, anywhere.

4) How to keep a conversation flowing using the OAR technique.

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— ABOUT SUSAN — 

Susan RoAne is known as the “mingling maven” and is famous for her book How to Work a Room, which has sold over a million copies across 13 countries. She’s been named by Forbes.com as one of the networking experts to follow in 2015. An author and in-demand international keynote speaker, she has shared her message of connection and communication with audiences worldwide, and in diverse publications including the New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal.

• Susan's book: How to Work a Room: The Ultimate Guide to Making Lasting Connections – In Person and Online 

• Susan's book: The Secrets of Savy Networking: How to Make the Best Connections – For Business and Personal Success by Susan RoAne

• Susan’s website: susanroane.com

• Susan’s blog: susanroane.com/blog

• Susan’s Facebook: Facebook page

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Website: fripp.com

• Video: Robert Waldinger’s TED Talk, What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

• Book: Triumphs of Experience: The Men of the Harvard Grant Study by George Vaillant

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