5 Ideas to Break Networking Isolation

by | Jun 21, 2018 | Blog

“Solitude, isolation, are painful things and beyond human endurance.” ~ Jules Verne Looking out over the lake, I enjoy the sweet serenity of being alone with nature. I sit on the porch of the cabin we rent each year for our family Memorial Day gathering....

Are You Worth More Than a Low-Level Referral?

by | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog

In our Referral Pursuit class we talk about the types of referrals that you will accept in relation to how you value yourself. In theory we all want that personal introduction, but what really happens when we get the “they are expecting your phone call” referral? I...

3 Actions to Make You Memorable

by | May 29, 2018 | Blog

You’re at a chamber lunch event and there are many others in the room offering services similar to yours.  What can you do to be memorable besides streaking through the room?  (Not probably such a good idea!)  Here are three ideas. Have a name tag that...

How Can You Stand Out?

by | May 15, 2018 | Blog

This past week I heard award-winning author, John U. Bacon speak at a program about diversity and inclusion and I have been thinking about that topic ever since.  In my opinion his description of diversity was the best.  He said “Diversity is just...

Ask These 5 Questions to Protect Your Good Name

by | May 2, 2018 | Blog

“There is no advertisement as powerful as a positive reputation traveling fast.” ~ Brian Koslow “That’s where they wanted to bury George Washington.” That was Rikki Miller, our tour guide and staff person for Debbie Dingell, our Congressional...

5 Reasons to Throw Out Your Pitch

by | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog

“The reason I quit being a sales manager over twenty years now is because I hate elevator pitches. I want to write stories and show people what’s in them when they read them, not tell them all about it ahead of time.” ~ Kurt Busiek Great networkers...