At a networking skills CPE class that I facilitated a few years ago, an accountant asked me a very insightful question: How do you turn a new contact into a meaningful connection? That got me thinking more deeply about what’s involved in actually forming relationships – the kind that can really help you advance your [read more]
I am embarking on a six-part blog series on effective networking. I will share stories, tips, mistakes, and insights that will hopefully get you thinking differently about networking. I believe that networking is not merely an event or activity, but a strategy for a successful life. Networking can help you advance your career (and that [read more]
I had a lovely email exchange this morning with Beth Pite – a person who has had a profound impact on my business and professional career. She paid me a very nice compliment (see quote box) and inspired me to write this blog post. “I had forgotten how we met. In fact, I forgot about the person who introduced us. You, [read more]
Last week, I shared ideas and insights on how to build a referral partner team to help grow your business and career success. In the spirit of practicing what I preach, I held a meeting with business owner and executive coach, Adrienne Milics, who I want to include in my referral partner team. We formed [read more]
