Who would have ever guessed that a small-town, ruffian from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania would be earning a good living as a self-proclaimed Professional Networker based in the Netherlands, with a following of thousands? Today, I have not one but three organizations devoted to networking and giving back: RIBS (Ruffolo’s International Business Services) Network, begun in 1995, wherein I give speeches and conduct custom-tailored network training sessions for individuals and groups; my Network-Club.com, which currently has over 3000 members, providing valuable contacts, networking venues and news; and my non-profit charity, the Giving Back Foundation, whereby mentors help minority high-school students in the Netherlands to explore career options. In 2000, I held my first Network-Club.com event in Amsterdam with 110 people in attendance. Today those events, which take place eight times a year throughout the Netherlands, attract three times that amount. We expand with franchises to the rest of Europe and the United States. My secret? Charles D.A. Ruffolo

Network Your Way to Success: "Who you know is not as important as who knows YOU"

Education & Teaching

Ruffolo, Charles D.A.

Agudo, Shirley

Schools & Teaching

Leonon Communicatie & Beheer BV

Network Your Way to Success 
Charles Ruffolo's guide to the power of Networking 
Charisma is generally difficult to transfer to the printed page, unless, of course, you are Charles "Ruf" Ruffolo, MPA, the self-proclaimed NetworKING, a Professional Networker, Speaker and Trainer known for his inimitable style and wildfire networking events held throughout the Netherlands. Ruffolo's first book, Network Your Way to Success, which he wrote with author and public relations consultant Shirley Agudo, both of whom are natives of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a basic but complete guide to the complete networking, A to Z... and then some, with a strong infusion of his infectious charisma. 
Based on Ruffolo's very convincing premise that anyone can and everyone should and everyone already does network, he illuminates the whys, wherefores and wisdom of the power of networking for life. In an entertaining way, Ruffolo utilizes personal anecdotes from his wayward youth, 20-year military career with the U.S. Army and personal, celebrated road to success to illustrate how the average person can indeed change his or her life by learning how to network with conviction. Covered in-depth are ways to build, communicate to, expand, energize, motivate, enthuse, and lead your network, with a special section on the indisputable importance of Giving Back. 
As one of the most enthusiastic proponents of networking, Charles Ruffolo is the founder and owner of three different organizations, RIBS (Ruffolo International Business Services) Network, under whose domain he trains and lectures about networking; Network-Club.com, an on-line goldmine of networking opportunities for members, including sponsorship of a regular series of popular networking events held in all four corners of the country; and the Giving Back Foundation, a career-mentoring program for minority high-school students in Holland. 
Hinged on a staggering data base of over 10,000 people, all of whom he seems to know intimately, Ruffolo has an international following of enthusiastic supporters, some of whom boast that they can remember the exact date when they met this genuine, caring wildcard of a success story who they claim has helped so many with his uncanny knack for connecting people from all walks of life. To those who know this" kind-hearted, genuine comedian of sorts" and have benefited from his training, advice and example, there truly is no other NetworKING. 
Indeed, the very fact that he resides at Rijksweg 1 -- Kingdom Way 1 -- in the province of Drenthe with his Dutch wife, Herma, is, according to him, "Pure fate", especially considering that he moved there some fourteen years ago, long before he made a niche for himself as an American expatriate extraordinaire.

Network You Way to Success

Business & Money

Skills

Charles D.A. Ruffolo

Charles "Ruf" Ruffolo displays a strong sense of purpose and personal commitment to accelerate the positive attitudes of others within his network. As you read his book, "Your Wake-Up Call", you will learn how he came to chose ten of what he thinks are the most powerful characteristics one can possess. Those that illustrate inner strength to be self- inspired, self-motivated and enthused in life. Charles wants us all to know, that the building blocks for LIFE are within each of us. They enable us to reach success, even when faced with the probability of failure. Empowering those around him, Charles has the ability to identify and inspire the inner strength of others to help them endure and overcome any situation. He invites them to reach high, not by longing for the things they do not possess, but by appreciating that which they do. This commitment is also illustrated by his need to give back to others in his network. He is committed to helping others and has done so for many years through an organization that he established called, the Giving Back Foundation. It is a Foundation that I am pleased to be a part of, and one that offers an annual Scholarship in my name to one of the most prestigious Universities in the Netherlands. I was also moved when Charles energized his network to have a United States Flag flown over the US Capital in my name. It was a token of appreciation for my work with self-identity and education, and I am thankful. This book reveals the true story of a man who tells it like it really is, has love in his heart and a genuine concern for others in his network. It is my honor to introduce and contribute something for my friend, and one whose many friends know him as The NetworKing

Your Wake-Up Call: Your Guide to Inspiration, Motivation and Enthusiasm

Leonon Media Publishers

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