At the risk of having a blog post that mirrors most everyone else’s in topic, with the coming new year, I am getting excited about what New Year’s resolutions I can commit to. I know, I know it’s so easy to make a New Year’s resolution, and promote them, and everyone is talking about the […]
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What Makes You Compelling?
Attitude Charisma Events Hello Networking PlanningMore often than not, self doubt is the thing that I find holds people back the most in their efforts to network. In those cases I like to say: Be You. You’re more compelling than you realize. What does it mean to be compelling? What is interesting about you? One thing I find when I compliment someone […]
SXSW: A Networking Object Lesson
Events Networking PlanningOne of the best networking events I go to each year is South By Southwest (SXSW). In Austin, TX every spring, it features interactive, music and film industry panels, a trade show, concerts, film screenings and social events. The city of Austin is packed for 10 days, and I recently registered for the 2014 festival. […]
Following Up After Networking
Events Follow Up Hello Networking PlanningOkay. So you went through the process of going to a networking event, and you picked up some cards. And I mean a mess of them, right? But it wasn’t enough just to shake hands and introduce yourself. Now it’s time to follow up. What are you going to do with those cards? When I […]
Finding Your Opportunities When Networking
Events Goals Networking PlanningSo, you have decided what your networking goals are. Now that you know your goals, it’s time to find your opportunities to network. There are numerous resources I consult thought the day in order to find my next opportunity to network. 1. Internet: I know it seems like a no brainer, but this is the […]
Goal Oriented Networking
Goals Networking PlanningI’m frequently asked by attorneys and non-attorneys alike, either: 1) How do I get business; and 2) How do I find a job?. Well, being the networking junkie that I am, I always bring it back to finding great opportunities to network. That requires first and foremost, identifying your goal. I’ll use the practice of […]
Your Perception Is Your Reality
Attitude Goodbye Networking“If you are considering going to law school let me just stop you right now and tell you, don’t do it. Seriously. Don’t. It’s not fun. It’s hyper competitive, full of type A personalities. It’s hard. Have you seen the movie Paper Chase? It’s like that, but worse…” I vaguely remembered this commentary made by […]
Gracefully “Cutting Bait”
Charisma Events Goodbye NetworkingIt must be said, not every connection you make will be a good one, for business or personally. Often you can find this out in an initial meeting, but you also never know. That is why it important to have a graceful way to exit the conversation when networking. Sometimes I will spend a great […]