7 Ideas for Fun Summer Networking

“Aaah, summer – that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It’s a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and...

Who Do You Call When You Are Lost?

“There’s nothing scarier than just having a moment where you looked away and lost your child.” ~ Rosemarie DeWitt “Where’s your sister?” When you ask that question at home, it’s nothing out of the ordinary and nothing to be concerned about. When you...

Guest Post: You Should Network More Offline

If you know anything about my background or the wonderful work we do at Interactive Design Solutions, the title of this article probably strikes you as a bit odd. In fact, if you would have asked me just a few short years ago how important face to face networking is...

5 Actions to Take Charge of Your Networking

“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.” ~ Jim Rohn “Daddy, I want someone to play with.” We’re at the “Top of the Park”...

Two Groups You Should Contact for Strategic Networking

Have you ever wondered as you sat in front of your computer, “who should I call next?” I have a couple ideas that might prove helpful. Existing Contacts Think about the ART of Networking (or VCP for Certified Networker grads) and remember back to class when we talked...