Good things come to those who initiate.
Respect for people is the cornerstone of communication and networking.
Ninety percent of the people in any group are nice, raised to be polite, and have more in common than not.
Spare me the people who ask, 'Have you thought about ... losing weight, hiring an assistant, buying a Pentium, working with an etiquette specialist, coloring your hair?
Good listeners are perceived as good conversationalists.
The time spent identifying your base of contacts is an investment in your success and the success of others with whom you share your resources.