Be Friendly

Sometimes it just a matter of giving them a big smile. Not long ago, Lisa and I were out running errands. This wasn’t long after I had visited my friend Lois Weinblatt over at Zingerman’s Professional Presents, so I still had that marvelous experience in...

The Pitfalls of Social Skill

Bob and Carl always had a good time at the Chamber lunches, but never seemed to get any referrals. Janet certainly wasn’t a “reluctant networker”. She loved to network. She attended every event she had time for and could talk with just about...
Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye

Ray: I don’t care what it’s for. It’s soft. I’m on it. It’s mine. We’ve shared our house with a pair of cats for over twelve years now. Ray and his brother Luke have been sweet and (in general) pleasant companions on the road of...

Good Manners

Walt’s unique dining style didn’t score any points at the Chamber lunch. It’s the small things which tell others whether or not they want to be associated with us. Oh, OK, if you are an axe murderer or have recently had to make a “perp...

What if They Don’t Want to Play?

You go to a networking event and meet some really cool people. You get their cards and when you get home you enter them into your contact system. The next day, you give them a call to set up a coffee or lunch. Your goal is only to get to know them a little better....
Greg Peters
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