While his column was focused on selling, David Tyson, Jr’s “Strategies That Sell” space in the latest edition of the Dallas Business Journal, ended with a clear message that applies to all networkers: “Passion, commitment, action: it’s the formula for (selling) success.” The parentheses are mine because, while networking is a form of salesmanship, it […]
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We all meet people for lunch. And if you’ve read the book, “Never Eat Alone,” you may even make it a philosophy. One of the challenges is the question of who pays the tab. We all want to be polite (see those entries), but there are some things to consider with this item. If were
One of the ten rules of networking we floated out from this space earlier is to “have energy.” That is to say, have enthusiasm for your conversation, for the people you are interacting with, for what you are saying, for the event you are attending. It comes, too, from a positive attitude. At a North
The word from NACS (the National Association of Convenience Stores) is that their event in Texas will proceed. After contacting show management on behalf of our client, Retalix, I learned that NACStech, set for May 18 to 21 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, will happen. “At this time NACStech is moving forward
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We’ve all grown in our use of the social media tools. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and others occupy a significant amount of the networker’s life. But have we really learned to use them? Have we forgotten what the “original mission” was? Do we have the intent of these tools when we sign on and “connect” with
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The E-3 show seems to be pushing on despite the flu. https://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/despite-swine-flu-fears-e3-progressing-as-planned/ It’s a case-by-case basis and should be judged by those who are local and can tell best what the local health situation is. TTSG thanks to Joystiq
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This news just out: because of the swine flu outbreak in Texas, the FMI-Marketechnics trade show, scheduled for the Dallas Convention Center next week (May 6-8) has been postponed to a later date: https://www.tradeshowweek.com/eNewsletter/CA6655588/2664.html TTSG thanks to TradeShow Week, FMI
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Today I had the good fortune of being invited to speak on networking at the University of Texas Dallas. Kanika Williamson of GE Consumer & Industrial spoke as well. We tag-teamed on a life skills program that featured Kanika’s presentation on your personal brand and my ten rules of networking. It was a lot of
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Before in this space we discussed a number of rules (or guidelines), chief among them is to be polite and respectful. And the golden rule really does apply in networking situations, whether in person or on line. Be sure that if you say anything out loud at an event or commit it to the written
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While at lunch the other day, my lead lunch companion asked if we could pray before the meal. Now, perhaps many of you have encountered this situation. Actually, it comes under the same heading of being a good guest, companion or host. Here are a few things to remember: Since she had initiated the meeting,
