Givers Gain

Focusing on others outside of the office will also make you more successful.
Make sure your attitude when meeting with a client is "How can I help you be successful?". You will find you build better business relationships with this attitude.
Support local community charities and activities. People prefer doing business with a company that gives back to the community.
Volunteer for an organization or charity. You will feel good about helping others and you will meet other volunteers in the process. What a great networking opportunity. I have made some of my best contacts while volunteering.
Your focus on others should not be for a selfish means, but you can't help but reap the benefits of putting others first. Ivan Misner, founder of Business Networking International, said it this way, "Givers Gain".