1. Social media know how
To understand how social media is changing industries gives you a deeper level of understanding on the new economy. It will be a competitive edge as you think through challenges and opportunities in your marketplace.
2. Writing effectively
Overlooked is the need to be a good writer – its increasing every year.Email, text messages, BLOG’s… good writing skills help you to communicate your thoughts and blogging can help you reach your goals faster.
3. Start Connecting!
The ability to create relationships virtually and physically- opportunities come to individuals that have taken the time to create their social network both virtually and physically. It has never been easier to have a wide social network. Start connecting!
4. Know how to leverage your network
It’s becoming an art form. Get into the habit of expressing your ideas to influencers – some will work, some won’t, but the one’s that work will push you along the path to success.
5. Know how to get to influencers:
Learn how to get to influencers using social media, email, and yes, even the good old telephone. The more you start to reach out to others to connect with them the more influential connections you will have. Half the battle is just trying, you will be surprised what happens when you try.
6. The ability to sell yourself:
Get really good at expressing your interests and what makes you different. Have fun with it and just be yourself. This is not about being a walking blow hard, but knowing how to take advantage of the opportunity when it is staring at you in the face. These 30 seconds can make or break you.
7. Having a platform:
You need to have a home base that can be indexed by Google. You need a place where you have complete editorial control. The easiest way to do this is with a blog. Blogs can launch you into some very exciting and interesting work.
Get good at these seven skills, they will become increasingly important in the evolving world we live in. If you are not good at some of these skills head to Google or Amazon and do some reading. You will be happy you did.
Source: Chad Levitt /author of the New Sales Economy blog (focus: how Sales 2.0 & Social Media can help you connect, create more opportunities & increase your business.)
