WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“The book couldn’t be more timely-and timeless.” -Steve Forbes

“Rezac’s outward, what-can-I-do-for-you attitude is the key to building extensive, long-lasting connections.” —Guy Kawasaki, CEO Garage Technologies and author of The Art of the Start

“Having a practical how-to (and why-to) guide for leaders is long overdue and greatly appreciated by everyone who sees it. This book makes a process out of something that used to be seen as a lucky coincidence. Managers all over the world should read it. Heck, they should memorize it.” —Mick Fleming, CEO, American Association of Chamber Executives

“I found the book inspiring. It’s teeming with hundreds of practical tips about networking and helpful illustrative anecdotes about the world's greatest networkers-many of whom Rezac personally knows.” —Mike Dempster, Business Edge, Calgary

“A lot of business books give us heavy insights but rarely does one seem so full of real, usable ideas as does this one . A must for every executive of every level.” —Jack Mayne, Editor, West Seattle Herald

“If you want to succeed you must network. And, if you want to learn how to network, then you must read this book.” —Peter Legge, author, publisher, Toastmasters International Golden Gavel Winner

“I find the book very inspiring, I’m like a sponge. For my line of business it’s MORE than essential.” —Patricia Szarvas, Anchor, Morning Exchange, CNBC Europe

“The subject was right dead-on. A good message and a well written book.” —D.A. Benton Executive Charisma: Six Steps to Mastering the Art of Leadership

“Great book, easy read, lots of substance, a good reminder.”
—Mic Dinsmore CEO, Port of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

“I thought I had mastered the art of networking, but there are some wonderful new approaches and ideas that have helped to accelerate my executive leadership development and search practice by getting me ‘out’ instead of waiting for the phone to ring. I recommend it to all of my clients.” —Kathy McLaughlin. Partner, Ray & Berndtson / Tanton Mitchell, Global Leaders in Executive Search

“This book is a gem—everything you ever wanted to know about networking and didn’t know who to ask. It’s particularly useful for women in business and young people starting to navigate their way through their careers.” —Virginia Greene, former President and CEO, Connect, J. Walter Thompson

“What a revelation! Starting from my very next networking event, I will walk in there thinking what I can do for other people. I am determined to work up the Frog Chain!” —Benjamin Lai, Marketing Manager, Modern Terminals, Hong Kong



Excerpt from AMAZON REVIEWS

Work the Pond! was originally published in Canada under the title The Frog and Prince: Secrets of Positive Networking to Change Your Life (hardcover). The Penguin  Group became  the  book's US publishers in 2005 releasing it as  a Prentice Hall Trade Paperback Original, entitled WORK THE POND! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life. The  hardcover book received 5 star ratings from Amazon. Here is just a selection of reviews from readers around the world:


 Seattle
Give yourself “Permission to Network” Reviewer “rmcarthur”
I love this book and the concept of “Permission to Network” as a focal point was fantastic to see. Everyone needs to read this and then apply the practice at every networking function they attend as well as apply this in general life skills. Good things can only come to those open to receive them! ;)


 Sydney
Excellent book Reviewer “Graham”
I considered giving this book only 4 stars, because it occurred to me that the authors don’t live in my world, instead they live in a world where people don’t do anything else but jet around the world and network with each other - whereas the furthest I’ve travelled in my job is Chatswood, a few stops further along the railway line.

But then I thought, that possibly a reflection of differences between Australian culture and the field of work that I’m in (I.T., where people are notoriously insular). I also thought that if they can manage to create relationships like that and have so much fun, then best of luck to them... who am I to hold it against them? Plus, they would obviously know what they’re talking about in regard to networking.

So I gave it 5 stars on the basis that the authors have put together a witty and fun book that somehow did wonders for my networking *confidence* - and lets face it, the only person whose attitude you can change is yourselves. And somehow this book managed to do this.


 Tokyo
The Network Works! Reviewer “E. Michael Cole”
Darcy’s book is terrific for pretty much everyone on the planet.. The style is straightforward and the content easy to grasp. There really isn’t any good reason NOT to follow the concepts explained in this book.

Some may think: But what about the payoff? When will all this helping others help me? It’s a shark pond out there and being nice to strangers will only be seen as a vulnerability to be taken advantage of. If you believe this, I suggest you ask every successful person you have met if they got to where they are now by themselves. The point is, we NEED each other to do neat stuff. And there is no better way to move forward with your own goals than to willingly assist others in achieving theirs. Darcy’s book outlines this very clearly and concisely, and offers a lot more useful advice as well.


 Vancouver
Who Knew? One Small Book Makes a Great BIG Difference Reviewer “Lorraine Brett”
It is quite something when a book immediately makes a positive impact on your life. For me, it’s an unexpected and pleasant surprise.

I appreciate the personal anecdotes in this book especially when Darcy talks about including his daughter in a networking event (and describes the surprisingly unexpected results!). He includes practical suggestions about how to get young adults into the networked world.

The best part of the book is that Darcy tackles the real issue - most people HATE to network. Reading this section was a little like being in a support group for parents and suddenly discovering that the fact that I sometimes hate my acting-out teenager is a common problem and I'm more normal than I thought. Reading this book made me feel normal. It’s given me skills and insight so that when I think of networking I feel charged with purpose, powerful and free to be ... me.

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