Table Talk: The Savvy Girl's Alternative to Networking (Paperback)

by Diane Danielson (Author)
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Product Description
Let’s face it. Women and men are different. So why should we all have to network in the same way? And hey, while we're at it, why should we have to "network" at all? Between family and work responsibilities, the idea of pressing flesh at some not-very-festive "cocktail party" is right up there in appeal with root canal work. But what if we could find a way to make career boosting connections that was actually -- don't laugh -- fun? Enter "table talk" – a whole new way to network for time-pressed, professional women. Say goodbye to traditional networking, hello to people and activities you actually like, and you're suddenly at the table. So hurry -- we’ve saved you a banquette by the window … and the view's fantastic!

From the Inside Flap
"Networking." Ugh. What is it about the word that makes women squeamish? We say we don’t have the time, we don’t know how, or we just plain don’t want to. Yet study after study has shown that interconnecting, meaningful relationships are crucial to our professional and personal success. And here we are, fabulous at forming social networks with family, friends, and even neighbors, but suddenly possessed with stage fright when it comes to building the networks we desperately need to reach our business goals.

Table Talk is not a one-size-fits-all networking book. It’s specifically tailored to women and our unique concerns, obstacles, and lifestyles. With its real world tips and best friend style, Table Talk teaches women to use the skills we’ve got to build the relationships we need to move ahead in both work and play. It introduces a lifestyle and language about creating connections that will change the whole landscape and have everybody talking.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410715272
• ISBN-13: 978-1410715272
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #853,484 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every woman's bookshelf, May 20, 2003

By	Lisa Borders (Somerville, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is for every woman who has ever cringed at the thought of "networking," yet known that it was something she needed to do. Not only do the authors offer practical advice for elegant ways to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships, they do so in a breezy style that makes the book a pleasure to read. I particularly appreciate the authors' recognition of the different ways in which men and women network, and their focus on improving women's professional relationships.

While the book is geared for professional women who are cultivating clients, its lessons translate more broadly. As a writer whose first book came out last year, I plan to use the lessons I've learned through Table Talk to help me develop a broader network of publishing contacts.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a Harvard MBA, May 23, 2003

By	Alison J Cohen (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

Save your tuition money and buy this book instead. Not only does this book tell you how to build a successful network, it helps you do in a way that fits the individual. I've read many books on the subject, and none of them hit the nail on the head like the authors of this book. Networking should be fun, natural, creative, and an extension of your personality -- not someone else's. Read this book and it will all be pefectly clear. I highly recommend it for a new grad.

1.0 out of 5 stars Ugh!, March 22, 2009

By	Super Star "Book Maven" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

There isn't anything new here. Many better books on the market. The 5 star reviews urged me to buy. I did. I am so sorry.