Being top of mind in the world of power connections is very important. A friend of mine, Matt Heinz from Heinz Marketing, talks about a simple, powerful, "5-4-3-2-1″ system of connecting:

• Send 5 thank-yous
• Schedule 4 catch-ups
• Make 3 recommendations
• Offer 2 referrals
• Write 1 hand-written note

Hand-written notes are  excellent and rare.