Effective networking is more than handing out business cards, having a LinkedIn profile, and hoping the phone rings. Whether you're looking to connect within your organization, your industry, or are looking to get on boards, knowing who to contact – and having them return your call is essential.

On this episode, Diane Darling, CEO Skills4Today, and author of The Networking Survival Guide and Networking for Career Success, joins us to share the how and why behind effective networking, and her strategies for ensuring that you get the most out of every networking event you attend.