Tag Archives: Networking
What Really Matters
Two men sat down to review their business trip and its results. One said he thought the trip had been worthwhile because some meaningful new relationships had begun through their business contacts. The other said, “Relationships are fine, but selling … Continue reading
Staff Development
Cut cost without cutting staff…Trust your team It’s easier to train someone to be better than to hire and train a new staff member. Rather than cutting staff to reduce costs, I try it redirect my staff to improve inefficient … Continue reading
Long Game
Stop treating networking like a transaction…a lot of people go into networking event like hunters. They’re trying to close a deal. They’re trying to pitch to make the big pitch. What about just saying,” Hi. How are you?” Don’t treat … Continue reading
Guidance on The Road to Success
RESEARCH HAS SHOWN that young people who have a mentor have better school attendance, are more likely to enroll in college, are more likely to participate in extracurricular activities and therefore avoid risky behavior. However, one in three young people … Continue reading
Invest in your network…
Aim to send one email or social message every working day to someone on the edge of your network, meaning a former colleague or a friend of a friend. You’ll kick off conversations with people who may eventually lead you … Continue reading
