The_Foundation_of_Networking_Its_Not_Rocket_Science
The Foundation of Networking: It's Not Rocket Science
Commandment 1 Love When we choose to simply love, our giving and receiving becomes unconditional. We can listen and not be c
Are_You_Really_Listening_The_Importance_of_Strong_Communication_Skills
Are You Really Listening: The Importance of Strong Communication Skills
Let's face it, when most people think of IT professionals, the image that comes to mind is the guy or girl with the gla
Keys_to_Successful_Networking_While_In_Transition
Keys to Successful Networking While In Transition
Let’s be real. With other pressures of life upon us, having to network can be a burden and increase stress levels. How we decide to spe
Alliances_More_Than_A_One_Way_Relationship
Alliances: More Than A One Way Relationship
What is the biggest advantage of forming an alliance? Everyone has their own definition of an alliance. I had a potential alliance with a per
Business_Networking_ _Common_Myths_and_Realities
Business Networking - Common Myths and Realities
Can we agree about the meaning of networking? I don't mean computer
networking. For our conversation, business networking is about getting to
Land_the_Ideal_Job_Using_Social_Networks
Land the Ideal Job Using Social Networks
With at least 60% of job-seekers finding employment through networking, it’s no wonder that people are turning to their colleagues and acquaintances f
Plan_for_the_Event_or_Flounder
Plan for the Event or Flounder
Rather than being there to eat the food and drink the drinks, planning before attending an event will change your view. Have you ever attended an event an
Value Added_Network
Value-Added Network
A value-added network can be achieved through explicit actions to develop, expand, and promote trusted relationships. One successful example is Thomas Powers, the founder
Did_You_Market_Yourself_Today
Did You Market Yourself Today?
"If you build a better mouse trap - the world will beat a path to your door." Do you still believe that? Let's try another one. "Go to school; get a
The_Secrets_to_Networking_Success
The Secrets to Networking Success
Recently I was interviewed for a book on networking. My first response was, "Hey, I don't network. I hate that stuff." In other words, you won't catch
Ask_for_What_YOU_Want_and_Gain_More_Business
Ask for What YOU Want and Gain More Business
Why ask others for help and what do you gain from it? What does asking for help have to do with creating business relationships and making a
How_to_be_Known
How to be Known
Why business relationships are formed with certain people? If you go to a networking meeting and look around the room, can you tell which individuals you would like to c
The_4_Attitudes_of_Awesome_Hospitality
The 4 Attitudes of Awesome Hospitality
Hospitality relates to the Latin term philoxenia, or “the love of strangers.” And stranger is defined as “someone with whom you have not yet bee
What_Has_Networking_Got_To_Do_With_Joint_Ventures
What Has Networking Got To Do With Joint Ventures?
What has networking got to do with joint ventures? "PLENTY" is the short answer to this question. Networking is a very important elem
Which_Networking_Events_Should_You_Attend
Which Networking Events Should You Attend?
How does one determine which are the best
events to attend based on one’s best customer? Customers are not a dime a dozen, especially in toda
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