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Network to Build Your Team
"For me, the team always comes first, and without the help of my colleagues, I am nothing." ~ Ruben Neves Do you like the "Memories" feature on Facebook? I love checking in each morning to see pictures of my girls when they were little, the cats doing something...
Networking with the Rich and Famous
"Acquaintance lessens fame." ~ Claudius As I've mentioned, each year at Labor Day, I head down to Atlanta for DragonCon, the annual science fiction convention. One of the cool things that can happen there is that you might just run into someone famous "in the...
5 “In Jokes” to Network Like a Pro
"The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life." ~ William Morris I mentioned last week that each year I head down to Atlanta to attend DragonCon. If it's around Labor Day and you want to follow my journey, you can...
Let the Networking Event Drive the Conversation
"There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the breath of life for a conversation." ~ James Nathan Miller As you probably know, each September I make a trip down to Atlanta, Georgia to attend...
Is Virtual Networking Better than In-Person?
"As the Internet of things advances, the very notion of a clear dividing line between reality and virtual reality becomes blurred, sometimes in creative ways." ~ Geoff Mulgan My daughter, Abby, and I have differing opinions on books. I love digital. The convenience...
6 Tips to Aim for Your Networking Bullseye
"Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached." ~ Swami Vivekananda As I'm writing this, the girls are experiencing their first week of school for the new year. While driving Abby to her first day of middle school (I know, where did the time go?), I asked...
Dance to Networking Success!
"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." ~ Friedrich Nietzsche I used to hate going to dances in junior high school. I always felt awkward. I wanted to be like the cool kids, but I didn’t know how to dance....
3 Networking Activities You Must Both Be and Do for Success
“I like being a part of something. I like participating and being part of a group.”~Andie MacDowell When it comes to networking, are you a be-er or a do-er? The secret to success? Sometimes you have to be a little bit of both. I guess I should first explain what I...
4 Tactics to Deal with an Empty Networking Gas Tank
“I know that each of us has much to do. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the tasks we face. But if we keep our priorities in order, we can accomplish all that we should. We can endure to the end regardless of temptations, problems, and challenges.”~ Joseph B....