Conversational Ballet

by | Jun 5, 2010 | Blog

Yesterday I wrote about eating dinner at the country club with my friend Andrea and several members of her network. While the fact that they were politicians and captains of industry didn’t bother me too much (after all, they are still people), one thing...
Do Your Homework

Do Your Homework

by | May 30, 2010 | Blog

In yesterday’s post I admitted that I wasn’t perfect (and it disturbs me to no end that no one tried to contradict me 😉 ). The nice thing is, others can learn from my blundering. I’m only doing this as a community service. Really. So, today’s...

The Graceful Exit

by | May 25, 2010 | Blog

One of the challenges of networking at an event is that you will be tempted to spend your time speaking with people you already know. Now, this isn’t entirely bad. After all, you should, whenever possible, touch base with your existing connections. The downside...

No, Really, Stop Talking

by | May 24, 2010 | Blog

OK, I will admit it. I’m a conversational “cuttinski”. When I hear a conversation in the area about which I think I know something, I tend to jump in without being invited. Yes, it is an odious and boorish habit. I’m a...

Take Them in Another Direction

by | May 23, 2010 | Blog

I think that networking events get a bad rap partially because everyone thinks of the same thing — a meal and a talk surrounded by general networking. Despite the fact they can be helpful, they often feel like the “same old, same old”. Wouldn’t...
Greg Peters
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