I love smart, funny, original books. So years ago when a savvy reader-friend told me to read The Sweet Potato Queen’s Book of Love by Jill Connor Browne, I obeyed. I loved that book (still do) and laughed so hard I nearly pulled a rib. Little did I know that one of the author’s many cheeky bits of advice would become a favorite quote, if not a mantra, and become a key theme for my own book The Intentional Networker™: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals & …
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Where networking really happens – if you’re ready.
My colleague Jan Goss and I spoke at a career transitions group last night at a local church. We shared both our expertise and encouraging words with those seeking work and going through career changes. It was fun, fulfilling, and eye-opening. Our topic was Networking, but given the needs of the group, we focused less on networking “events” and more on where networking can frequently occur……
How to do a networking coffee (the right way)
In my previous blog, “Networking Coffees: Blessing or Curse?”, I made no bones about it. Being invited to coffee in a business networking capacity can be valuable, tortuous, or anything in between. It all depends on how busy you are, who’s doing the inviting, their reasons for asking, and their behavior or style during said coffee appointment. So I found it interesting that the next day I had a coffee date on my calendar. …
Networking coffees: blessing or curse?
While coaching a fledgling solopreneur recently, we reviewed her networking habits to see what was working for her and what wasn’t. She had an active networking schedule, which was fine considering she was new in town and just getting her business started. Meeting lots of people was important to her at this stage, but she also had some concerns.…
10 Ideas to Help You Be a Networking Genius
People frequently ask me, “How can I network more effectively, make more valuable connections, attract good referrals, and build my business (or find a good job)?” The tips below can really help. Some ideas seem so obvious, even mundane, but I mention them because they’re important. Observation at recent networking events also tells me they’re still worth mentioning. Even some of the most seasoned networkers and business people need to read and consider these. Even if just for a brush-up.
1. Adopt a positive attitude.…
What’s most valuable to you?
In light of the recent wildfires in Central Texas and the 10th anniversary remembrance of 9-11, it’s been a perfect season to reflect on what’s most important in our lives and work. You may have heard ABC anchor Diane Sawyer say last Sunday that on 9-11-2001 she remembers being near the World Trade Center after the first explosion. She saw thousands of papers floating down from the sky, many of them containing schedules, names, and to-do lists, all of which must have seemed very …
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