For the last few weeks I’ve not been out networking. At all. My extroverted side is screaming, “Hey! What gives?” My more introverted, introspective side is breathing a sigh of relief. At some point my two sides will work it out and find a compromise. But in the meantime I wanted to share some of the many reasons why and when it’s okay to take a break from your business socialization schedule.…
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Every now and then a blog or article comes along that begs to be shared in a big way (and makes me wonder if the writer has a chip implanted in my head and is reading my thoughts). One such piece came along this week. It’s on Inc.com and is titled “How to Make Great Connections on LinkedIn.” I wanted to jump up from my desk and scream “YES!” when I read it. I also learned a few things. Maybe you’ll have a similar experience. Some …
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Ever met someone at a networking event and wondered if you were experiencing the “real” person? A few weeks ago I was at a business luncheon, conversing with a woman I’d just met. She represented a line of luxury items for women and was very professional and friendly. Problem was, I couldn’t get her talk about anything other than …
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As the new year begins, you’re probably in the throes of setting an array of ambitious resolutions, intentions, goals, and strategic plans. As you do this, be sure to include a few that will guide your business networking as well. Here are a eight questions that can guide you in this process:
- What 20% of your friends, colleagues, customers & contacts made the greatest positive impact on you and your business in 2011?
- Describe what these impacts were. (Hint: they don’t have to be monetary.)
- Using
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