Being a Good Networker Neighbor

If he lived next to us, my wife would already have cleared the cars for him. Networkers have to have a split personality. They have to be strategic about putting themselves at events where they will meet the people who will be able to help them succeed in their goals....

Referrals and birthday cakes

Let’s suppose you like cake. Oh, not just any cake. What you want is that deep chocolate cake with the chocolate chips baked into the batter. You don’t want the buttercream frosting (except for the decorative roses on top). What you want is a chocolate...

Panning for Networking Gold

Have you ever panned for gold? A few years ago we went on a family trip to Alaska. One of the activities was panning for gold in Denali National Park. I think a lot of us harbor that secret thought that we could go out in the warm sunshine, scoop up a pan or two and...
Networking Impatience Leads to Frustration

Networking Impatience Leads to Frustration

She can get away with being impatient. You can’t. “Daddy, I’m ready to go swimming!” I opened one eye to see the smiling face of my daughter, Kaylie, already decked out in her swimsuit. Then I tracked over to the clock next to the...

Check the Character of the Event

Do you fit in with the character of this group? “Well, this certainly isn’t the crowd we’re used to.” My wife and I were watching the crowd of rambunctious teenagers roughhousing in the hotel pool. We’re on our family vacation...