Treat the Event like a Party

Don’t talk shop. Isn’t that what we’ve always heard about conversation at a social event? You’re at a party with friends. It’s rude to talk about work. After all, this is a social gathering, not a networking event. While I agree (mostly)...

One-to-One Conversations: Evolution

So, how do we get there from here? “So, what do you do?” It’s the clichéd question that almost everyone asks at a networking event. Is it boring? Maybe. But boring works and it just might lead to a much deeper appreciation of the other person....

One-to-One Conversations: Future Focus

Help them turn the rainbow into a bridge to theirpot of gold. OK, be honest. You’ve got a dream, right? Maybe it’s a new house or a new car. Maybe travel in far-off lands. Perhaps you’d like to meet your soul-mate. Wouldn’t it be nice to find a...