BEING A COMMUNITYSUPER CONNECTOR

Presented by:Susan ToalsonUniversity of Illinois Employees Credit Union

Took a jobfor $10an hour

It’s not about the money.

It’s about the

people.

NETWORKINGWhat does this mean to you?

To be a super connector, you need…

People, Hustle, & A Big Mouth.

You don’t want a network,

Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, 'What's in it for me?’ — Brian Tracy

What's the difference between Networking and creating an

Entourage?

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Networking Entourage

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Networking Entourage

Networking Entourage

What other differences are there to building an entourage

vs. just networking?

SO, HOW DO YOU

BUILD AN ENTOURAGE?

TEAMWORK

Which PEOPLE do you want in YOUR Entourage?

Are you impressed by the work they do?

Do they have access to leaders or decision makers?

Are they active in the community?

What kind of attributes do YOU possess to be

a part of an Entourage?

Think long-term.Build your

Brand. Have a Personal

& Professional Billboard.

Share. Describe. More.Switch up your share message depending

on your audience.

Personal relationships are always the key to good business. You can buy networking; you can’t buy friendships. -Lindsay Fox

You had me at hello.

Ask thoughtful questions.

Ask for advice.

Collaborate. Think of yourself as a connector

Be authentic.

Follow Up!

AssignmentList List the top three ideas you heard today

and how you will implement them upon your return.

• Find someone new • Share your top three ideas• Switch • Repeat X 3

Now What?Use each other as resources.

THANK YOU

SUSAN TOALSONUniversity of Illinois Employee’s Credit

Union