Don't introduce a female colleague by her first name only, when men are so often given the full works - full name, job title and why they are so successful or important. Do not contact others only when you want something - people notice. Don't forget to ask for a delegate list in advance if you are attending a seminar or conference. Use that list to target those you want to meet. Do not dismiss support and junior staff such as secretaries, assistants, waiters and waitresses, security guards and those who deliver the internal mail because they can all be huge allies, or your biggest enemies.
Spouses also have far more power and influence than some imagine.
Get to know them as people. Roy Sheppard is a professional conference speaker on Building Relationships Through Networking.