Networking can be viewed as a game, and when professionals know the rules and the objective of the game, winning is a cinch! There are many details that are associated with networking and being able to evaluate your character, strengths and weakness will be very instrumental in how you can achieve your networking goals and objectives.

In this unique article, we want to take a look at networking from the characteristic or profile of the professional. This will be a new series of articles which identify various networking personalities.

The Politician

Many professionals fall into the category of the networking personality of The Politician. According to the dictionary term, a politician (from Greek "polis") is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of politics or a person who influences the way a society is governed through an understanding of political power and group dynamics. He or she is also skilled or involved in the administration of government.

In networking, The Politician is the well known, visibly seen and a well connected networker. They are highly involved in every aspect of the group, organization or company. You are expected to find them at every function mixing and mingling and passing out their business cards. They are usually in the forefront and have many leadership positions. They are focused on their agenda, doing business and following up with members and guest of every function.

The Politician is very active and comes prepared of any and all networking events. They already know their mission and purpose and usually meet their networking goals and objectives. They are constantly striving to expand and develop professionally and socially.

Although The Politician is an ideal network, they tend to fall short in certain areas. The Politician, unfortunately, tends to be more focused on their agendas and can monopolize a conversation, meeting or gathering. They may be responsive to helping others but must see a benefit for themselves. The Politician can be aggressive in meeting and developing relationships for the purpose meeting immediate and not long term needs. The Politician has high and low seasons of networking and does not always remain consistent. They may tend to network more when sales are low, if they are looking for a specific client or looking for a new business venture.

The Politician should focus on developing strong business relationships that benefit both parties. He or she should also stay consistent in their endeavors of following up and showing interest in business counterparts agendas. The Politician should also use their elevated status and visibility to promote others.

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