After many years in a committed relationship, I recently found myself back out into the dating pool. We all have heard the comparisons of dating to networking but at the end of the day you can’t deny that the two processes are incredibly similar. And that’s OK. Heck, life has to be interesting and, really, […]
Networking versus Dating Read More »
It’s no secret I am a senior networker, agewise. However, I’ve noticed that a number of my age peers refuse to change and adapt with the times. Not that I am all that with it, technologically or timewise, but I do believe that refusing to adapt to change is not tied specifically to aging. It
The Ageless Networker or How Not to Turn Into an Old Fuddy Duddy Read More »
He had a rich “radio voice” that filled the room and warmed you at the same time. You were at ease almost immediately when you met him and shook his hand. He smiled and looked you in the eye and you felt as if you already knew him. Kin Jones was a friend to many.
Our Network is Reduced By One Read More »
Sunday. The Sabbath. The 7th Day. A day of rest. In today’s society and for years Friday has meant “only two more work days until Monday.” Weekends were forgotten or lost in the haze of the flow of work. Thanks to younger generations, the tide is turning back to “taking the weekend off.” While we
Recharge and Reset Read More »
Each day of the week seems to be good in some way for business: Tuesday afternoon for a face-to-face meeting. Wednesday afternoon for cold calling. Monday morning for catching up. What about Fridays? Most of the time Fridays are a backwater, a dead time because people are either immersed in getting the week completed or
How do you choose to continue a relationship with a client? Some business relationships seem to go on like a flowing stream with little or now need for maintenance. Others need to be tended to almost daily. But what criteria do you use to keep or part with a client? Recently I spoke with a
Retention Criteria for a Business Relationship Read More »
Having always been on the exhibitor side of things when it came to expos and trade shows, when I was called upon to produce the business expo for the North Dallas Chamber, I had to stop and think about where to start. I was now on the other side. A chamber expo is the one
Reinventing a Chamber Expo Read More »
There’s a children’s book, the Berenstain Bears’ “Too Much Birthday” where the birthday child just hass too much to take in on their special day. Are we all getting that way with social media? Now, I know this is an almost-overdone topic, but it appears that we are getting worse. Besides the dinners where everyone
TMI? Are We In Touch Too Much? Read More »
Recently I reconnected with an old friend from childhood who reminded me of a cherished schoolyard activity. As very young elementary kids we would sit at the base of the monkey bars during recess and lunchtime in the hot Tucson Sun and sift the play sand looking for small red specks we called sand rubies
Sorting Sand Rubies to Find a Jar of Gems Read More »
Many of us use associations, chambers and other groups as a way to expand and perpetuate our networks. This is a good practice, but one which must be navigated carefully, politely and respectfully. Recently I ran across a situation where a committee chairman for a group at an organization I frequented took their leadership to
Playing by the Rules Read More »
