The Confident Networker takeaways:

1. Approaching a group of people you don't know by imagining yourself as the party host.
2. Pitch your message effectively by creating an opening for the other person to engage with you.
3. Lead the experience by identifying your role within the network, clearly communicate how to engage with you and how you can help others move forward.
4. Exit a conversation gracefully by respecting the connection and speaking directly.
5. Your reputation is built one interaction at a time. Follow up is key to managing your brand. Do as you say and you'll proactively build your reputation as someone others can trust.