This is Stevea Robbins. Welcome to the Get It Done guys quick and dirty tips to work less and do more.

You're on your way to the top. You needed some help reaching the CEO of Big Company Incorporated,

so you've reached out to your network. Lo and behold, one of your contacts knows the CEO and is

willing to refer you. This is great news,

but be careful. How you handle the referral will make an impression on your new contact,

but it could affect your relationship with the introducer. You need to make sure the introduction

strengthens both relationships. To make sure everyone walks away happy and fulfilled,

keep your introducer in the loop.

Intern M.G was vying for the Grandma Cuddles Daycare

button-pressing internship in the telecommunications closet

at the daycare center.

It didn't pay much, but working alongside Harry the head button presser

would be great exposure.

So when intern M.G. asked for an introduction to Grandma Cuddles, I had to say yes.

I emailed Grandma Cuddles on Monday to let her know that M.G. would be getting in touch,

and I told M.G. to email her the same day.

By Wednesday, the silence was deafening.

Until I got a voicemail from Grandma Cuddles,

where in the name of freaking heck is that intern you told me about? She ranted. I, of course,

had no clue. M.G. hadn't emailed, and I didn't know until it was too late. Keep your

introducer informed and at ease by touching base at key points in the introduction

process.

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