More Networking Games

by | Aug 2, 2010 | Blog

I’ve run across one or three additional networking games/activities since the last time we discussed them. Playing card seating — This isn’t so much a game as a particular technique that organizers can use to break up groups who already know each...

Who’s That New Guy?

by | Aug 1, 2010 | Blog

When networking within a group, you often need to put in a fair amount of time and effort before it begins to pay off. We’ve talked about that in the past. You need that time to show the other members that you are a serious member who’s always looking for...

Networking with the Same Old Crowd

by | Jul 20, 2010 | Blog

It can happen to any of us. You show up at the monthly networking lunch and you suddenly realize that you know everyone there. In fact, you don’t remember seeing a new person at the event for the past couple of times. Maybe it’s time to leave group and...

Targeting a Community

by | Jul 5, 2010 | Blog

We’re visiting my folks up in Manistee, Michigan for the Independence Day holiday. This town really does it up right for the Fourth of July. In fact, they have a full insert in the paper with the schedule of events from Thursday through Sunday. I want to draw...

Having Fun and Networking, Too

by | Jun 16, 2010 | Blog

I know you’ve heard this one before: It’s called net-working, not net-sitting or net-eating. A lot of people take this to heart and pursue their networking with a business-like zeal. You know what, though? Maybe we’ve taken this too much to heart....