Network is not a verb : the authentic way to build meaningful professional relationships for lifetime success / Ellen Poole ; foreword by Wayne Peacock.

Performance factor -- Making an impression -- Broadening your reach -- Art of conversation -- Individual connection -- Rookie mistake -- Second rookie mistake -- Deepening the relationship -- Big turn-off -- Do what you can do -- To thine own self be true -- A final challenge.

"Poole offers a new, core principle for relationship-building success: Become someone whom others want to add to their own professional networks. Poole provides ten actionable Tactical Tips that anyone can use to become a desired connection for others. Instead of spending time "networking," you will discover approaches to use in everyday life to develop and maintain enriching new relationships. You also will learn how to avoid common missteps that could unwittingly alienate your new connections. Extrovert or introvert, account manager or accountant-- Poole's guidance will work for you whatever you personality or profession."--Page [4] of cover.