Do you want to know what really nails the art of networking? It doesn't involve schmoozing to the big shots in the room or even chasing them for a chance. When you pull this out, you're guaranteed to beeline straight to the VIPs while everyone else fades in the background. Still wondering?
It's a camera. Not just a regular point-and-shoot from Wal-Mart ― but a rugged, high-resolution, 10.1-megapixel professional camera used by serious photographers. It has a $1,000 price tag, but it's probably the most worthwhile investment you'll ever make. I recently found out the advantages of this pricey tool during the Congressional Black Caucus' annual conference.
Roland Martin, one of my favorite journalists made an appearance at a posh reception that took place during the conference. He strutted into the night club with a slew of camera men who were filming footage for his new show on TV ONE, Washington Watch with Roland Martin. While he was flagged down for pictures, the cameras captured him two-stepping and wooing the crowd with his fancy footwork.
Being that I absolutely love this man [seriously] for his candid and cool back approach to politics, I had to get a close up with us together. A friend of mine hurriedly pulled out his Canon 40D, snapped the picture and I was happy. Instead of that moment highlighting the evening, Roland smoothly slid my camera man friend his business card which sealed the night. The bottom line is that I need to get a camera ― a professional one ― because it's apparently the golden ticket to networking.
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