Netweaving - Pay it forward

In a nutshell, NetWeaving is connecting people and positioning yourself as a resource to others - often on a totally gratuitous basis - just with belief to know that, 'What goes around, comes around. . .The interesting part is that when you become involved in NetWeaving, you get into a new business frame of mind.  It makes you aware of the needs of others and at the same time challenges you to draw on your full range of contacts.  The challenge is as great as the reward.

— Jeffrey Gitomer – Best Selling Author and Speaker
“The Little Black Book of Connections” (http://www.gitomer.com)

After reading about NetWeaving, I realized that I've been doing this all my life, just without a word for it.  I applaud Mr. Littell's efforts at spreading the word about this 'win-win' form of thinking, which will undoubtedly benefit the business community and the community at large.

— Arthur Blank
Co-Founder, Home Depot and Owner, Atlanta Falcons

I have been amazed at the impact these principles [NetWeaving] have made in my life and that of others that I have had an opportunity to touch.  People have changed jobs, received promotions, made critical contacts to fulfill needs and even become involved in community activities. . .And in my life?  Enriched by the experience!  Always thinking of who I can netweaver next, has opened so many doors for me personally and professionally.  I am actually in my ideal job as a result of helping others.

— Judy Agerton - Executive Director - External Affairs - AT&T - GA

There isn’t any one or best way to be a Pay It Forward Advocate.  It’s about doing.  Start the connections, develop your own skills, be intentional, and enhance your reputation as a person who is great at solving problems by making connections.

— Nancy Vepraskas, SPHR, CCP, SHRM-Atlanta, Chairman of the Board

Almost from the inception of our WINN (Women in NARI Networking) group last year, we have been exploring the concept of Netweaving and how to use it within our group and within the Atlanta NARI chapter.  The more we WINNERs met, the more comfortable we became with sharing ideas, resources, and contacts to promote one another and our respective businesses.  Netweaving has become part of our being.

— Jean Vallee, NARI - National Association of the Remodeling Industry

The "NetWeaving" concept is a process that takes the art of business and community networking to the next level, by providing a selfless platform for connecting like-minded professionals together in a direct relationship-building environment. . . In fact, our team continually integrates the concept into their action plans and execution of business goals.

— Bruce Seigel, Ritz Carlton Hotels