The Nightmares of Networking Neglect

“Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.” ~ J. K. Rowling Repeat after me: Everyone needs to network. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the networking needs of those who aren’t directly in sales. These are the back...

Seven Ways to Break Out of Your Networking Rut

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ~Wayne Dyer What a refreshing change! I recently attended a networking event called MiDiCo (short for Michigan Diversity Connections). It’s a program designed to bring together...

Merging into Networking

“The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American dream.” ~ Tommy Hilfiger I watched the big camper turn left out onto the busy roadway. US-31 is a five-lane surface street (2...

5 Red Flags for Networking Groups

“History is a vast early warning system.” ~ Norman Cousins I’m out for my morning walk. We’re on vacation in Traverse City, so my path takes me along the shoreline. If you were with me you’d feel the breeze blowing off the bay and hear the seagulls...