Get Your Act Together
Let’s face it: As a businessperson, you’ve got a lot going on. There are people to see, places to go and a whole lot of stuff to do. Can you do all this, and look and act presentable at all times, too?...
View ArticleSorting Out Who’s Who
So, let’s say you’ve just returned from a networking event where you met a lot of new people and now you have a pocketful of business cards that you’re not sure what to do with. What’s your first...
View ArticleBody Language Can Be the Silent Killer of Conversations
Body language can be an extremely powerful or attractant or deterrent when it comes to building relationships with others. Could you be unknowingly undermining your networking efforts through your...
View ArticleThe Ten Commandments of Working a Networking Mixer
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a video blog about the Third Commandment of Working a Networking Mixer–Act Like a Host, Not a Guest (Click here to view that video blog). I promised in that post that I...
View ArticleAre You Using Networking Tools Effectively?
The Second Law of Notable Networking: Learn How to Use Networking Tools Effectively (Click Here to read about the First Law of Notable Networking) A Notable Networker must have and use the right tools...
View ArticleHow to Meet the RIGHT People
A networking event is not–I repeat not–designed to bring strangers together for the purpose of referring themselves to one another. Why would you refer yourself to someone you barely know? A typical...
View ArticleGot Business Goals?–Connect with Those Who Can Help You!
Last week I posted a blog on how to meet the right people and I focused on explaining how to meet people who serve the same professional client as you. Today, I’d like to continue this discussion but...
View ArticleGetting to the Referral Stage with a New Contact
People often ask me how to move a relationship with someone they just met to the point where the new contact feels comfortable passing them a referral. I always say that the best way to get to this...
View ArticleMeeting for the First Time?–10 Questions to Ask
When meeting someone for the first time, do you ever find yourself getting tongue-tied or feeling lost when it comes to knowing what questions you should ask to get a conversation going? Help is here!...
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