10 of My Favorite Quotes About Networking
Sometimes even the most seasoned networkers need to psych themselves up before heading out to a networking event or 2 day conference full of strangers. Here are some of my favorite quotes to help inspire and motivate us all: 1) To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust. - George Ross 2) You take people as far as they will go, not as far as you would like them to go. - Jeanette Rankin 3) The mark of a good conversationalist is not...
Read MoreVideo: How to Network Like a Pro (G+ Hangout 1/17/13)
In case you missed last week’s (30 min) Networking Like a Pro G+ Hangout sponsored by PayScale, you can now check it out at your convenience here on the BDM Blog. Hope this provides some inspiration and gives you a few new approaches you can take to further develop your networking skills. Do you have any experience practicing your small talk with strangers (1 of my tips)? Please tell us all about it via Comments. Networking Like a Pro G+ Hangout sponsored by PayScale (Jan ’13) And, if you want to share this advice with others, here is the link: http://bit.ly/UoEAdT Sign up for...
Read MoreUpcoming Make It Happen G+ Hangout: Learn How to Network Like a Pro
On Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. PST, I’ll be participating in a Make It Happen Google+ Hangout where I’ll share my practical advice and tips on how to: Network Like a Pro. To learn more about Make It Happen click here. And, yes, you’re definitely going to hear me mention the “L” word, as in LinkedIn. I hope you can join us for our chat next Thursday, 1/17/13 and please share this with friends or clients that could use some help polishing their networking skills this year. Thanks! Here’s the link to the RSVP...
Read MoreHR West 2013: Hope to see you there!
Larger conferences purport: More is Better. Well, sometimes more is just…more. Why travel to distant conferences only to get lost in the shuffle – one of thousands among a sea of people? HR West focuses on the participant. No big expo hall, no holding the food hostage, or box lunches and a seat anywhere you can find on the floor. Rather, a collaborative event focused on the profession and a quality experience. Yes, quality over quantity. HR West is the “Un” Conference. We’ll actually see you there! Register Today and look forward...
Read MoreMy 5 most popular posts of 2012
As a holiday treat, I thought I’d curate and share some of the most popular posts on my blog. I hope you enjoy and Happy Holidays! 4 Obscure LinkedIn Tips and Tricks For LinkedIn Experts Are you on the National No Brain Picking list? Oh, by the way, give me some referrals even though I’ve done nothing to deserve them How To Go It Solo at a Networking Event 5 Reasons to View Networking as Community Service Please comment below with which of these was the most relevant to you or your favorite. Thank...
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