Trump
was surprised when he heard back from his employees who they liked,
with whom they wanted to work, who they felt were qualified and and who
bugged them. He clearly didn't expect to give Amy or Nick the boot. In
the end he deferred to his trusted team who influenced his decision.
We watched as the final
four learned the difference between "decision maker" and "influencer"
when they went into the board room.
Frequently I am asked, "how can I meet the decision makers?"
Lesson for networking ... While everyone else is
trying to meet (or be seen with ) the "decision maker" I encourage
you to connect with the "influencers." These people are trusted, have
access, and are often more approachable.
Stay tuned! | 
