Having “associates” is a big part of doing business. It is a big part of life. For the professional within a firm or company, their associates are both a support group and a resource. To an independent businessman or consultant, associates are an extension of their network and valued partners, either formal or informal. And […]
We all get so caught up in networking that we sometimes forget the basics, the ABCs of the art and science of networking. It is more than just collecting and passing out business cards. Here’s a simple primer based on what to think about before, during and after you head out to that next networking
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We all come up against them on a regular basis. Maybe even on a daily basis. Barriers. I’m not talking brick-and-mortar structures here, I’m talking about impediments to getting things done. For example, I put off taking my morning walk because I can’t find my gloves. Well, I could look for them, but I have
With this being the 50th anniversary of John F Kennedy’s inaugural address, the question comes up: Are you memorable? Fifty years ago today, the youngest man to be elected to the US presidency, stood without a coat or hat in freezing weather to kick off his administration with the line we have all heard many
How many times have you been in a situation where you had a premonition or a tingle that said you should or shouldn’t do whatever it was you were about to do? According to a well-respected neurosurgeon, you should take heed of that feeling. Dr. Allan Hamilton, a neurosurgeon with the the Arizona Health Sciences
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On a recent TV sitcom, one of the characters talked about having an on-going game of the card game “Go Fish” with his father in another state. Far fetched? Maybe. The lesson is to stay in touch. Clients, family or friends, we all need to stay connected. The crazy device of a kid’s card game
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To kick the new year off, here are three principles to guide you through your networking world: Motivation Attitude Energy First and foremost you need to be motivated. Dig down deep or kick-start yourself–you need to have the inner drive and confidence to start the journey. Set the course. Attitude is next. Be in the
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The holidays are a great time to reconnect with family and friends and to take a moment to relax and be ourselves. However, as I was reminded by several things in the past 24 hours, this is also a time to make connections and keep your network alive. An editorial in yesterday’s Dallas Morning News
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There are all kinds of rules and ideas floating around regarding networking and what works and what doesn’t. At a recent Dallas Business Journal event with my colleague and friend, Michelle Botzau, we co-presented on how to network your way to more business. The first half was how to use the business newspaper to find
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It’s that time of year again: college football bowl game season. What a great time to connect (or reconnect) with your fellow college alumni. Most universities and colleges have alumni association chapters in many cities throughout the country. Many of them are large groups that hold many different kinds of programs and events for their
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