Giving Birth at 52
Writing a book is like giving birth. Think about it…you consider writing it for a while going back and forth wondering if you do or you don’t or if you’re actually ready for it. You think about all the things you need to do to prepare for it. You do research, you talk...
Late is Unacceptable
Late is unacceptable! I considered starting this blog with a rant about respecting people’s time…but I would just like to calmly express how important it is to make every effort to be on time. I know, it happens. Sometimes traffic, phone calls, email, deadlines,...
Just Drop It!
Sometimes when you are too tired to create new content it’s great to share what others have blessed you with. Today my awesome friend and amazing mentor Jamie Broderick of Network Now shared the following and gave me permission to pass it on to you. (Thanks Jamie!)...
Networking 101
This week I had the distinct pleasure of teaching “Networking 101” to a large group of students at Bucks County Community College. Who knew this would be a popular topic among the business students at Bucks. I knew that some of the educators had told their students...
Business Card Etiquette
Ask permission to add people to your newsletter. Don’t just assume when someone gives you their business card that it’s okay to add them to your mailing list. Newsletters are a great way to get your message out there, to get noticed, and to get more information in...
Time to Get Positive!
Take the negative out of your talk. Sometimes when I'm at networking events connecting with people I am surprised when they tell me what they don't do, they tell me what their competition doesn't do, or worse yet they complain about other people. Sometimes people...
Everything in Moderation
There is a fine line between moderating a group and allowing it to be a free for all. Being a moderator brings a lot of gratification and it can help you to build a platform as a leader. It’s a great way to connect with other people and to move forward in your...
Finding Your Network
People often ask me about where I network and I love sharing, but a lot of people that I know aren’t in the same area as I am or may need to network with different people than I do. One of the things I help my clients identify is where their potential clients are...
The All Important One on One
The all important one on one is one of the key elements to your networking success. Are you doing one on ones? Do you know what one on ones are? Incredibly enough not everyone knows what they are especially people new to networking. One on ones are a great way to...
How Networking Works
People often ask how to get the most out of their networking, “How does it work?” Here’s what I share with them: Know who your ideal client is and where you will find them. Surprisingly enough many people don’t really know who their ideal client is, so how would you...