Networking with the Rich and Famous

“Acquaintance lessens fame.” ~ Claudius As I’ve mentioned, each year at Labor Day, I head down to Atlanta for DragonCon, the annual science fiction convention. One of the cool things that can happen there is that you might just run into someone...

5 “In Jokes” to Network Like a Pro

“The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” ~ William Morris I mentioned last week that each year I head down to Atlanta to attend DragonCon. If it’s around Labor Day and you want to follow my...

Let the Networking Event Drive the Conversation

“There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the breath of life for a conversation.” ~ James Nathan Miller As you probably know, each September I make a trip down to Atlanta, Georgia to attend...

6 Tips to Aim for Your Networking Bullseye

“Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached.” ~ Swami Vivekananda As I’m writing this, the girls are experiencing their first week of school for the new year. While driving Abby to her first day of middle school (I know, where did the time...

Dance to Networking Success!

“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche I used to hate going to dances in junior high school. I always felt awkward. I wanted to be like the cool kids, but I didn’t know how...