I definitely don't think that networking consists of talking to anyone in a six-foot-circle, and inviting them for coffee then pushing them for leads, job opportunities, or contacts.

Believe it or not, networking is a constant type of gardening that involves establishing and growing relationships with others in your community -- networking means talking, sharing, and building relationships.

The point of networking is to have that wide "net" of people who are willing to help you as much as you help them.

Lifshen's book does a great job of breaking down those first important steps on how to approach the networking process.

Easy to read and easy-to-digest chapters. A great resource for those of you just starting out.