Newton Tony - The Network Effect: a practical guide to making: and keeping: the connections that can make your world go round

Here are a few extracts from the many testimonials that The Network Effect has received. Youll find more at:

www.TheNetworkEffect.co.uk and www.Amazon.co.uk

Full of encouragement, this is the book you need to make it happen for you.

John Stopford, Emeritus Professor of International Business, London Business School

Now that I can show my colleagues your magnificent piece of work, recommending you for various customized executive programmes is a pleasure.

Patrick Furu PhD, Academic Director, Executive Education, Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki

A timely, detailed and practical guide an invaluable step by step guide A must-read for anyone wanting to get on either socially, politically or in business.

Louise Burfitt-Dons, Founder, RSAWSN
(Royal Society of Arts Women Speakers Network)

Newton and Perle have distilled key insights into an eminently readable book replete with numerous useful, well-framed vignettes and case studies that are easy to digest and act upon. The themes run the gamut from truisms to more complicated points. A must read for anyone interested in enhancing and expanding their social horizons for career or other reasons.

Peter R, Partner, Global Partnership Forum, New York

The quintessential guide to networking for those who want to get ahead in their career. The highly readable, easy to digest formatencourages and empowers the reader to success in this essential life-long skill.

Brian Marrinan, MBA Careers Services Manager, UCD Smurfit Business School, Dublin

Its an easy read but youll end up knowing exactly how todo networking. Fabulous!

Dr Patrick Tissington, Associate Dean, Business Partnerships, Aston Business School

a really useful and readable book. It focuses on the soft skills that we often take for granted but do not always work on as we should...plenty of suggestions about how to improve networking skills andI think that I will repeatedly find myself dipping back into this practical book.

Dr. Phil Hodes, consultant psychiatrist

I like it when people give concrete examples of what they are talking about, and so it was good to see so many case examples.

Harvey Ratner, brief therapist

Congratulations on such an interesting book. I think you are spot on. I was fascinated to read the case studies.

Carole Stone, Managing Director, YouGovStone

This book is for anyone who ever said, But I dont really like/feel comfortable/know how to network. Its all here Whether youre a recent graduate just starting out or a seasoned professional needing to up your game, this book provides valuable tips and ideas.

Patricia Keener, career coach

Where this book really stands out is the way it engages with a large amount of practical advice, real-world case studies, and encouragement to try various hand-on exercises.

John Hamlen, Operations Director, Simply Business Skills

An excellent roundup of proven techniques for effective networkingPerfect for those who are entering the workplace and invaluable revision for experienced networkers.

Paul Tanner, business/IT consultant

I found this book really easy to use. I flicked through and found lots of handy hints that made perfect sense and reinforced the importance of doing all those thoughtful things that I sometimes forget.

Lara Meredith, University of Nottingham

The subject matter of this book could not be any more current and relevant. It would be great if the business schools made it required reading. It addresses issues fundamental to succeeding in business today.

Siamak Bashi, Managing Director, CQout

Being a good communicator does not necessarily make you a good networker but this really inspired me to think about converting my skills into effective networking opportunities. This would also be a good book for young adults and those starting out on a career pathway. I highly recommend it.

Alison Benson, Owner, Indigo Research

I learn by doing or looking at what others do and for me the most useful parts of the book were the practical examples. Even if you only read the examples and practice the networking you will still learn a lot from this book.

Shadi Kelly , MBA Careers Director & Consultant/Faculty, Ashridge Business School

Networking is akin to public speaking for many people, but it wont be after they read this book. It actually takes the fear and anxiety out of the process and makes it seem easy if not even fun.

Dr Ellen Pruyne, change consultant

The fluent and intelligent narrative is deftly interspersed with skilful graphics We are led into a world where we can successfully navigate the jungle of employment and marketing opportunities and ride the wave to success this book is an invaluable asset.

Margalit Halutz, Electronic Resources,
Open University Library, Israel

There are hundreds of books on how to run a business or get ahead in the workplace but few concentrate on networking. This well-researched and enjoyable read is a must for anyone in the world of work.

Jeanne Griffiths, writer & editor

Debunks the myth that networking is all about working a room and exchanging business cards.

Angela Edkins, Career Adviser, Aston Business School

an extremely well-written book I had to stop myself reading too much as it was slowing down the design process!

Guy Callaby , Giraffic Design

an engaging and practical guide, focusing not only on establishing networks but how to nurture and sustain them. This well-thought-out book is cleverly written by people who know and have practised their subject well Consider the time you spend with this book a shrewd and valuable investment!

Jo Brompton, sales professional

[A] practical, easy to read indispensable handbook for anyone whose stock in trade is building and maintaining relationships.

Steven Leof, business development

The experience of the authors shines through and it matters not if you are at Networking 101 level or a black belt master, there will something useful in here.

Mike Phipps, Politics At Work Ltd

the case studies make the advice come alive. In addition, [the] exercises assist the new or reluctant networker to get out and just do it.

Margo Hamel, First Vice President, SunTrust Bank

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Copyright Tony Newton and Judith Perle, 2013

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ISBN 978-0-9567098-1-3

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