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What do you think of the results you get from networking?
I hardly ever get positive results.
I get some results, but networking seems very random to me.
I get some good results, but I would like to do even better.
I have a solid network of supporters who help me succeed in my work and career.
Do you know exactly who should be part of your network of contacts?
I'm not sure what kind of people I need in my network.
I have some contacts, but I'm not sure how to create a well-balanced contact group.
I have a good group of contacts, but I know I need to add more.
I have a diverse group of contacts that I can reach out to at any time.
Everyone has four networks of contacts: their work group, their organization, their profession, and their family/friends. To what extent do you think you make good use of your four networks?
I wasn't aware that there were four separate networks.
I know many people in different fields, but I'm not sure how to build relationships with them.
I believe I do a good job of leveraging my four networks, but I feel I could do better.
I have contacts in all four networks with whom I maintain regular contact.
I am confident that I know what the next right step is to build a stronger relationship.
I find it difficult to take the next step with someone I want to build a relationship with.
Sometimes I figure out a good next step, but I worry that it might be too pushy or too passive.
In most cases, I find a good next step that helps build the relationship.
I can almost always find the right next step to build a relationship with a new contact.
How comfortable do you feel walking into a room full of strangers and talking to people you don't know?
Walking into a room full of strangers is my worst nightmare.
Whenever I find myself in a room full of strangers, I feel like it's a waste of time.
I feel comfortable in a room full of strangers and am somewhat successful at meeting new people.
A room full of strangers is a room full of opportunities.
How comfortable do you feel knowing what to say and do in a conversation that will make your follow-up easy and natural?
It seems like I never know what to say or do when I meet someone for the first time.
Sometimes I know what to say and do, but often I feel like the words won't come out.
I often know what to say and do to make follow-up easy and natural.
I can almost always find the right words and actions to make follow-up easy and natural.
How comfortable and confident do you feel talking about your successes without sounding like you're bragging?
I never feel comfortable talking about myself and my successes.
Whenever I try to talk about my successes, I worry that the other person will think I'm bragging.
I feel comfortable talking about my successes, but I'm not always sure of the best way to do so.
Talking about my successes is a great way to teach others about my skills and abilities.
How well do you use your network of contacts to add value to your organization or the work you do?
I never thought about using my network to add value.
From time to time, I use my network of contacts to add value.
I can recall several instances where my network has added value to my work and/or my organization.
I constantly use my network of contacts to add value to the work I do and/or my organization.
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