Two Groups You Should Contact for Strategic Networking

Have you ever wondered as you sat in front of your computer, “who should I call next?” I have a couple ideas that might prove helpful. Existing Contacts Think about the ART of Networking (or VCP for Certified Networker grads) and remember back to class when we talked...

How Can You Stand Out?

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

“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...

You Can’t Network with Millennials

“Millennials are often portrayed as apathetic, disinterested, tuned out and selfish. None of those adjectives describe the Millennials I’ve been privileged to meet and work with.” ~ Chelsea Clinton Every once in a while I get a call from a potential...

3 Questions to Revive Your Networking

“I find that even small changes sometimes jog you out of a mental rut.” ~ Tom Perrotta “Why am I here?” It’s Labor Day weekend 2016 and I’m sitting on the second floor of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. I’m on my annual nerd-pilgrimage, attending...