How Women Network Differently

Sitting with two wonderful female colleagues at lunch recently presenced for me how differently women network.

I had introduced these two women because I had a sense that they definitely could do business together, but I also thought they would like each other. I am not sure men think of whether two men they bring together will find each other appealing. The bond is about the business. With women it's about the BOND and the business.

We sat down to lunch and one of the women immediately commented on the other woman's earrings. She loved them and needed a pair just like these for an important occasion. They launched into a half-hour conversation about jewelry, clothing, shopping, where they each grew up, family, children.

Then they got down to business.

I just smiled and enjoyed.

They have since made a shopping date. And oh yes, they have referred business to each other.