Cynicism is running rampant on campus. I picked up a copy of my college newspaper when I returned recently to my alma mater for my son’s graduation. In the comics section, this cartoon, by Ted Rall (www.rall.com) appeared. Being the networking event guy that I am, it caught my attention. I do think Ted is […]
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Today I received one of those calls you really want to get. One of the people in my network who had been between opportunities, called to tell me he had landed. I appreciated the conversation and was reminded of another cardinal guideline–renew the acquaintance of those you encounter after you land. It’s the old “you
Whenever we travel, we always notice the differences from home as well as the similarities. In Mexico, we noticed courtesy. From the time we arrived to the time we touched down in the US 10 days later, we were treated very well. Taxi drivers greeted us and asked how we were. They engaged us in
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It’s usually the last thing on your mind, but you have to be clear thinking all the way to the end. When you are packing up to leave the floor, be sure and have all of your boxes, crates, skids, bags and cartons accounted for and assigned to an outbound shipment. Make sure that there
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Today I heard one of the more positive speakers I’ve heard in some time. And he used a device that can be trite, but he made it work. The old “how are you today” asked to a crowded room. When Vince Puente of Dallas’ Southwest Office Systems asked the group at the North Dallas Chamber
At the recent NACStech show, my first task was laying cables for the in-booth network. While at first, this seems like an easy task, it can be complicated. Trust me. While I could just as easily had the cables lay down next to electrical cables, the CAT 5’s were needed in specific places. Several rules
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One of the rules of networking is “have stories.” My physician is one of the best examples of this. Whenever I go for a visit to The Good Doctor G, he greets me with “Brother Paul,” followed by “tell me a story.” That’s a great engagement line. But it also illustrates that being able to
Knowing when to end a conversation is just as important as starting a conversation. Timing is everything, but don’t sweat it. It is, after all, just a conversation. But remember to be polite and respectful of time (both your conversant’s and yours). You will really know when the conversation is either over or run its
You go into the hall, head down, heading for the space, ready for set up. Hmmm….can’t find the booth number. Why is this booth a 20×20 and not the 20×30 I paid for? Let me find that floor manager and see why they eliminated my space! Looking over the floor plan with the Freeman guy….what’s
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I recently attended a graduation ceremony at a university and heard these words from the speaker. Great guidance for students or anybody charting their life (which, really, is all of us). The speaker made four points: Accept your ignorance. While you may be very smart, there are things you don’t know. Be willing to collaborate.
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