5 “In Jokes” to Network Like a Pro

“The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” ~ William Morris I mentioned last week that each year I head down to Atlanta to attend DragonCon. If it’s around Labor Day and you want to follow my...

Let the Networking Event Drive the Conversation

“There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the breath of life for a conversation.” ~ James Nathan Miller As you probably know, each September I make a trip down to Atlanta, Georgia to attend...

Is Virtual Networking Better than In-Person?

“As the Internet of things advances, the very notion of a clear dividing line between reality and virtual reality becomes blurred, sometimes in creative ways.” ~ Geoff Mulgan My daughter, Abby, and I have differing opinions on books. I love digital. The...

6 Tips to Aim for Your Networking Bullseye

“Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached.” ~ Swami Vivekananda As I’m writing this, the girls are experiencing their first week of school for the new year. While driving Abby to her first day of middle school (I know, where did the time...

5 Reasons to Network with Your Association

“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” ~ Steve Jobs I just returned from the Annual Convention for the National Speakers Association. Imagine being at a convention of your colleagues in your...