4 habits to form and strengthen professional bonds

1. Speak to the point

Just saying hello isn't enough. You need to start a conversation that will interest both parties. You can communicate in different ways: by phone, at lunch, through social networks. The main thing is not to waste your and other people's time on meaningless conversations.

2. Be useful

Kelly Richards once hosted performances by actor Jerry Seinfeld at Cisco. She got into a conversation with him, and he, knowing about her experience at Apple, asked to make an appointment with Steve Jobs. Through her connections, she helped two influential people get to know each other and build relationships.

You don't have to be in a celebrity circle to be useful. You can look for ways to make things easier for colleagues and clients. This will build trust between you, so they will always be happy to hear from you.

3. Attend industry events

For those who are successful in business, it begins to seem that they can not go to conferences, but this is not so. Don't miss events where you can chat with colleagues and specialists from other companies, find clients and make useful contacts. The main thing is to find confidence in yourself and speak first.

Plus, events like these keep you up to date with the latest trends.

4. Don't lose your contacts

Don't lose touch with new acquaintances: you never know which of them will benefit your business. When you publish articles or create a newsletter, make sure that your new acquaintances know about it. Don't be afraid to remind yourself.

Sometimes an extensive network of contacts gives more than capital.