Many of these folks have tremendously valuable advice on how to use relationships to grow your income and your business. I recommend you check them out and listen to what they have to say because their collective wisdom is enough to make you wealthy many times over.
When you write about relationship-building and networking, as I do, you tend come across a lot of authors and experts who write about these topics.
Recently, I looked around for a comprehensive list of relationship-building/networking experts and I couldn’t find one. So I decided to create a list myself.
The folks on this list don’t see “networking” as a bad word. They see relationship building, aka “networking,” as a win-win – a way we can all get ahead. That’s how I see it. And they advocate ideas and strategies for growing your network in a smart, strategic, and ethical way.
You may have heard of a number of the names listed below, such as authors Michael Port and Keith Ferrazzi. But I also included many lesser-known but equally wise experts, such as Contactually.com co-founder Zvi Band and Dr. Dave Stachowiak, a Senior Vice President with Dale Carnegie International and the host of the Coaching for Leaders podcast.
Even though there are numbers listed below, these are not rankings – the name are listed in no particular order.
Finally, this is actually only an excerpt of a full list of 50 experts I put together. If you would like the full list of 50 relationship-building/networking experts (including more experts such as Tony Robbins, Bob Burg and Malcolm Gladwell who are not listed below), you can download that report for free here.
Without further ado, here are the 25 professional networking experts to watch in 2015:
1. Michael Port
Best selling author of Book Yourself Solid and a half dozen other books; former actor; public speaking and performance coach.
A recent tweet: Thank you @RusNikita That’s wonderful to hear. I’m thrilled you found it so valuable. cc: @CreativeLive
–@michaelport, Nov 1
Website:MichaelPort.com
Twitter:@michaelport
2. Judy Robinett
Author of How to Be a Power Connector. Writes about entrepreneurship and networking.
A recent tweet: “New on Yahoo News! Top 10 Business Books of 2014. http://yhoo.it/1BexUFi ” –@judyrobinett , Dec 3
Twitter:@judyrobinett
Website:judyrobinett.com
3. Jayson Gaignard
Founder and Talent Scout Mastermind Talks, an invite-only conference for entrepreneurs.
A recent tweet: “This is a REALLY cool idea. Thanks @SamHornIntrigue for putting it on my radar! :) http://goo.gl/8RhyY3 “
– @JaysonGaignard, Nov 28
Website: MastermindTalks.com
Twitter: @JaysonGaignard
4. Susan RoAne
Keynote speaker and author of the best-selling classic How To Work a Room®, Networking mentor/coach.
A recent tweet: To avoid sounding cavalier, when addressing other peoples’ concerns, be respectful, never light-hearted. #whatdoIsaynext
–@susanroane, December 3
Website:susanroane.com
Twitter:@susanroane
5. Keith Ferrazzi
Author of the NY Times bestsellers “Who’s Got Your Back” and “Never Eat Alone.” Researcher, Consulting CEO, tech entrepreneur
A recent tweet: Great, and timely, article about #generosity from one of my MDs, @mikekimnk. http://linkd.in/1yhjIoX
–@ferrazzi, Dec 3
Website:keithferrazzi.com
Twitter:@ferrazzi
6. Larry Benet
Chief Connector of Sang Events| Speaker| Proud Uncle to 4 adorable nieces
A recent tweet: Watch UAB players being informed about the football shutdown http://tinyurl.com/moahxzb @YahooSports #youhavetofeelfortheplayers
–@LarryBenet , Dec 3
Website:larrybenet.com
Twitter:@LarryBenet
7. Jordan Harbinger
Host of The Art of Charm podcast, Coach and Broadcaster.
A recent tweet: “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” – Oscar Wilde
–@TheArtofCharm, Dec 3
Website:theartofcharmpodcast.com
Twitter:@TheArtofCharm
8. Michelle Lederman
Author of the 11 Laws of Likability
A recent tweet: Smile — it’s scientifically proven that the act of smiling inadvertently improves our mood – @mtlederman, Jan 5
Website: michelletillislederman.com
Twitter: @mtlederman
9. Adam Grant
Wharton professor and author of GIVE AND TAKE.
A recent tweet: Ending gender discrimination requires more than a training program, writes @francescagino: https://hbr.org/2014/10/ending-gender-discrimination-requires-more-than-a-training-program/ …
–@AdamMGrant, Dec 4
Website: giveandtake.com
Twitter:@AdamMGrant
10. Daniel Pink
Author of 5 books, including Drive and To Sell Is Human. Father of 3 kids. Host & co-executive producer of Crowd Control, on the National Geographic channel.
A Recent Tweet: MT @PacificStand: “When faced with facts that contradict our beliefs, we shift to relying on untestable assertions.” http://bit.ly/1vpb6Qa
–@DanielPink, Dec 3
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