Top Traits of a Good Networkerstring(30) "Top Traits of a Good Networker"
I’ve been sharing results from my Referral Institute study on networking. This week I’d like to share with you the findings that we have gotten regarding the “Traits of a Good Networker”. Below is a list of the Top 5 Traits and then a graph of the Top 10.
- Enjoys Helping Others
- Is Trustworthy
- Works
- Follows Up
- Is a Good Listener
What do you think of these results and do you think there is something that was left off?
Here’s a handy key, organized by color, that makes it easier to discern each trait listed at the bottom of the graph from left to right:
Orange = Enjoys helping others–20.3%
Dark Blue = Is trustworthy–15.2%
Bright Purple = Works their network effectively–12.5%
Bright Orange = Follows up on referrals–10.9%
Dark Green = Is a good listener–10.7%
Brown = Has a positive attitude–9.9%
Light Blue = Is sincere–6.9%
Red = Other (Please Specify)–6.0%
Dark Purple = Networks always–4.5%
Bright Green = Is enthusiastic–2.1%
Gray = Other–1.1%