How to Be a Power Connector: The 5+50+100 Rule for Turning Your Business Network into Profits Hardcover – May 16, 2014

My book arrived from Amazon the day before I left to go SCUBA diving in Bonaire with friends, so I brought it with me to read on the plane. Before I returned, I had read it cover-to-cover, very slowly, twice, meticulously underlining hundreds of need-to-remember passages.This is the most important personal and professional book I've read in decades. For me it’s a true game-changer. It has caused me to rethink how I approach my business and work as a writer.An exceedingly well-structured and well-written book, it skillfully blends the idea of strategic, purposeful networking with the central imperative to generously add value, giving over and over without expecting anything in return.More than that, Robinett gives a wealth of specific how-to recommendations:• How to use social media to nurture your network.• How to put practical limits on your networking activities: the 5+50+100 rule.• How to evaluate who you’re connected to.• How to organize a system to keep track of existing relationships.• How to “ask” for what you need.• How to follow up after making contact.• How to “work a room” at a public gathering.• How to identify people you don’t want in your network.• How to assess your own value as a network resource.• How to approach a new contract.And a lot more. I especially liked her insights about the differences between male and female networkers.There is so much how-to “meat” about this vital subject that for me, it’s more than a how-to book. It’s a reference book. Before I adopt a tracking system, before I attend another conference, before I approach another high-profile influencer, I will reread the relevant chapters.I honestly feel that people who are trying to succeed in business and who haven’t read the book are at a serious disadvantage. My advice: get your hands on a copy and read it at your earliest convenience.

MUST BUY! This is by far one of the best networking books I've ever read. Judy does a great job at going into depth about the social psychology of building and nurturing relationships. To be success, one must learn how to collaborate, share, and give in order to get. Are you asking "How can I help you?" at your events and networking mixers? If not, then you should read this book and see how by asking this simple phrase, doors will open up for you.Networking is the easy part. The hard part is knowing what to do after getting someone's business card and contact, especially the 'follow up'. Judy lays it all out for you and gives you many ideas, examples, and strategies on how to become a Power Connector like her. This was very insightful.If you are considering buying this book, Buy It Now. You'll be glad you did. Imagine yourself having more connections, contacts becoming business partners, and lifelong friends. It is true, Your Network is really Your Networth! Judy coaches you through this mind shift in thinking. Not many people realize this fact. Its not what you know, but also who you know.Every college graduate should have this book as their last course before they enter the real world. I meet so many MBA students and business people, they have no clue how to harness the power of their rolodex and networks. Their current mental state is always 'me me me' where it should be 'share, collaborate, and we all become successful together'. To be great and to do great, its all about "WE" and "US" not "I".I have read many books on networking and Judy did a superb job. I will be referring to her book for life and recommending it to friends, family and partners. I've never written an amazon review before, and this is how strongly I believe in Judy Robinett's teachings and her sharing her life's work. I highly recommend buying and learning. I'm a big fan and can't wait for her next...

I am an avid reader, working my way through around 100 books annually. These books cover predominately personal/professional development, literature award winners with a dash of easy reads in between. There are endless books on networking available, many of which I have studied. I find this book, "How to be a power connector" by Judy Robinett, to be THE blue print for networking. There are numerous takeaways and incredible valuable ideas/tips. The key messages are : how do you add value to connections and build meaningful connections. Secondly is clearly shows it is not a numbers game, but quality and robustness of relationships that matter most. I am delighted that I have studied Judy's book in this early stage of my consulting business to enable my business to grow and better my personal life journey. I strongly recommend Judy's book to everyone - it is a game changer. Lastly, the book is extremely well outlined for those with a systematic viewpoint who wants to learn quickly. Thank you Judy for sharing your knowledge with the greater population!Hettie Stroebel

I found this book very helpful. It added a lot of clarity to my understanding of what networking is and how you should approach it. I found it very insightful and practical. When I finished it I new exactly what I wanted to do next to develop my network.