Analogies

by | May 16, 2010 | Blog

I know that analogies can be a flawed mechanism to argue a topic, but they can be wonderfully illustrative if they aren’t taken too far.  I think of them as the “Dummies Guide” to describing complex or technical topics to those without a...

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

by | May 15, 2010 | Blog

You’ve done coffees. You’ve done lunches. You’ve even hit a breakfast or two. These are all wonderful opportunities to get to know people a little better. Now I’ll suggest another one… Dinner. Of course you can just meet at a restaurant,...

Expanding Beyond the Home Town

by | May 14, 2010 | Blog

Most successful networking is local. Being there in person is almost always necessary for first-time meetings. That being the case, what if you want to expand into the next town over (or maybe one that is a little further away)? That requires some strategic planning....

Gratitude Notes

by | May 13, 2010 | Blog

When was the last time you wrote a “Gratitude Note”? No, not a thank you note. A Gratitude Note. What’s the difference? A thank you note does just that. It expresses thanks: Dear Grandma,Thank you for the sweater you gave me for my birthday. It looks...

Happy Birthday!

by | May 12, 2010 | Blog

No, it’s not my birthday. Nor is the birthday of this blog or of my company (though it might be your birthday and, if so, “Happy Birthday!”). “Happy Birthday” is the subject of my favorite networking calls. Personally, I think everyone,...