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I have many stories to tell you, about Spring break, the sun drenched East coast, and living life like I never thought possible, BUT- the most important story I have to bring to the table is the real deal.
It’s an interview with Michael Nash.
I have many stories to tell you, about Spring break, the sun drenched East coast, and living life like I never thought possible, BUT- the most important story I have to bring to the table is the real deal.
It’s an interview with Michael Nash.
Michael Nash works in the University of Oklahoma Office of
the President as the Press Secretary of University. An alum student and member
of Lambda Alpha Chi, Michael was heavily involved with the intrafraternity
council and OU Cousins. He left a successful mark on the University, and is now
continuing to give back to his University by a member of the professional staff
by working with the President’s Office.
As an ambitious freshman who is in love with this University and has a passion for networking, I was more than simply intrigued by this man’s reputation after I was referenced to him twice from two different offices.
As an ambitious freshman who is in love with this University and has a passion for networking, I was more than simply intrigued by this man’s reputation after I was referenced to him twice from two different offices.
I approached Michael for an interview and he graciously
agreed. While his answers in whole reflected an impressive base of experience
and knowledge of the University, there were nuggets of gold that I specifically
wanted to bring to the attention of you wonderful bloggers.
As a Public Relations major, networking is a life skill I
need to hone and perfect at THIS stage of my life, and after reading Ivan
Misner’s “Networking Like a Pro”, I am convinced that the art of networking
only works when you FIRSTLY and PRIMARILY care about the person you’re meeting.
The profitability of the relationship will come later down the line, or maybe
it won’t. But you care about a person, that is how it is done. Therefore, I was
nothing short of ecstatic when Michael seemed to take a page out of Misner’s
book.
“When hearing the term "networking," many people think of job interviews, public figures and famous people. In all actuality, I think the best approach is to simply take a sincere interest in each person you meet. You never know when paths may cross again.” -Michael Nash
“When hearing the term "networking," many people think of job interviews, public figures and famous people. In all actuality, I think the best approach is to simply take a sincere interest in each person you meet. You never know when paths may cross again.” -Michael Nash
Run and hashtag that,
tweeters.
Any Public Relations major should take that to heart. For further information, I would highly recommend reading Ivan Misner’s “Networking Like a Pro”- follow this link for the amazon information on the book (http://www.amazon.com/Networking-Like-Pro-Contacts-Connections/dp/1599183560) and this link for Ivan Misner’s credentials (http://ivanmisner.com/) if you’re link doesn’t come up, let me just say this- if the man can form the internationally successful BNI chapter system along with holding down his own professional career, the man knows what he is talking about. Back to the man of the hour-
In my time in growing as a leader at the University of Oklahoma, I’ve heard the many different strategies of my fellow leaders around me, fellow aspiring freshman. Myself, I’ve planned my way to senior about ten times over- and it’s fun as it is addicting. However, Michael Nash again brings light to this with words of Nash-filled wisdom- it is all about living in the moment.
Any Public Relations major should take that to heart. For further information, I would highly recommend reading Ivan Misner’s “Networking Like a Pro”- follow this link for the amazon information on the book (http://www.amazon.com/Networking-Like-Pro-Contacts-Connections/dp/1599183560) and this link for Ivan Misner’s credentials (http://ivanmisner.com/) if you’re link doesn’t come up, let me just say this- if the man can form the internationally successful BNI chapter system along with holding down his own professional career, the man knows what he is talking about. Back to the man of the hour-
In my time in growing as a leader at the University of Oklahoma, I’ve heard the many different strategies of my fellow leaders around me, fellow aspiring freshman. Myself, I’ve planned my way to senior about ten times over- and it’s fun as it is addicting. However, Michael Nash again brings light to this with words of Nash-filled wisdom- it is all about living in the moment.
“For
me, I found that as I continued to grow and mature throughout college, my focus
was not on the next possibility but rather on the task and work at hand.”
Michael
went on to explain that it’s not about what you’re GOING to do, it’s about what
you’re working on right NOW. You put your time, efforts, and talents into what
you. I think this is very crucial for developing leaders such as myself. The
future is a bright, fantastic, and thrilling thing- but the present will not
take care of its self. We have to focus on the now, to build the stage for
tomorrow.
This guy sounds like he knows what he’s talking about, right?
(Probably because he does.)
This guy sounds like he knows what he’s talking about, right?
(Probably because he does.)
BOOM!
Michael Nash everybody!
It was enriching. It was enlightening. It was thrilling.
It was enriching. It was enlightening. It was thrilling.
I
hope it was the same to you.
BYE
BLOGGERS!