Missing the Finish Line

by | Feb 28, 2011 | Blog

I attended one of my favorite networking events last week, the Abundance Forum. I try to hit this one every month because it’s usually chock-a-block full of good information (which will help me succeed in my business and personal life) and good people (who...
The Difference

The Difference

by | Feb 27, 2011 | Blog

Friend or networking connection? I’ve noticed that a lot of people get confused by the difference between friends and strong networking connections. Let’s compare them side-by-side so the difference is clear. Networking connections:Develop over months or...
What We Have to Give

What We Have to Give

by | Feb 26, 2011 | Blog

Eleni Kelakos The next time you are wondering how you can help out one of your networking sources, of course, first ask them what they need. Then give them one thing more. Encouragement. Or acknowledgment, or recognition, or hope. Let them know that you believe in...

Giving Write Back, Part 2

by | Feb 25, 2011 | Blog

Yesterday we talked about some of the writing styles we could practice in order to give back to our network. Of course, the four I mentioned were only the tip of the iceberg. Here are a few more, several of which can help make stronger connections with specific...

Giving Write Back, Part 1

by | Feb 24, 2011 | Blog

One of the underlying precepts of good networking practice is the understanding that our success in our life is dependent on how much we can help others to succeed in theirs. While, of course, this includes making referrals, recommendations, and introductions in order...