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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One of the tools of the active networker is the blog. Used as a part of complete social media marketing strategy, a well-written and informative blog helps position the writer/poster as a though leader and someone who shares valuable information. Our colleague, Chris Howay of Valiant Media (www.valiantmedia.com), shared the following attributes of an effective
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The 26th anniversary of Doug Flutie’s last-second pass to beat powerhouse Miami of Florida is tomorrow. This feat of strength and desire is something we in business need to emulate. Especially in today’s environment–whatever that phrase has become. When it comes to putting yourself out there, there come times when you have to give it
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It’s a lesson we all need to learn and heed: do what you do with passion, with energy, with positive purpose. My latest encounter with this was at my latest haircut. Phyllis, the young lady who cuts and styles what’s left of my hair, always has a positive attitude and lives life. Her latest news
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We’ve all done it–made reference to a quote from a book or a scene from a movie or TV show to make a point in conversation. However, you can be obscure or out of date with these cultural references. For example, at a recent sales meeting where I was asked to speak, I made reference
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The Boy Scout slogan of “Be Prepared” couldn’t be more appropriate today. And it applies to networking more than we ever thought. Knowing who you are talking with and their background and business makes you memorable during your conversation. Let’s say you are going to meet a new contact for coffee. How do you prepare?
It is why we network: collaborating and connecting. At a recent trade show I had a conversation over a meal with two people in my network. Now, I see these guys for longer periods maybe twice a year. But when we do connect we spend hours together getting the exhibit assembled and show ready at
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A few quick facts to remember when using associations to build and navigate your network: Find Attend Serve First, find those professional associations that meet your needs and fit with your strategy. Plus, hanging with people you know and like is a healthy thing. Attend. You’ve joined, now be a part of the programs. Attend
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One of the most significant mistakes we make as networkers is to not follow up. In an effort to help cure this malaise, Relentless (with help from his colleague, Alice Dykeman), puts forth this list of six key steps in following up–so you will do it! The steps are otherwise known as the how, who,
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