When you are writing a blog or a post… take the “I” test. When you write any content including blogs, go to your browser and search “I ” (space intentional) and “me “. If you are seeing “I ” or “me ” more than once for every 50 words or so, then you are talking…
Technology can help your networking in so many ways. One of my favorites is to use LinkedIn to research people I am meeting for the first time. You can see a picture of them, research people or organization you have in common, and more. So make sure your LinkedIn profile offers them the same –…
Through another connection I was asked to present at a large corporation’s “Take your son or daughter to work day”. It was the second time this week I was asked to present social media to teenagers. What was most ironic is that I used to work for that company, so it was a huge hit…
One of the benefits of staying in touch with past relationships, is they continue to reap benefits. I had a recent introduction from a past client who dropped my name as a social media connection to one of their running buddies. Connections lead to referrals, referrals lead to meetings, meetings can lead to business!
Part of being social on-line is not just being a post and run kinda person. You have to take some time to scroll down and see what others have posted about and comment. It may be funny or painful, but you have to take the time to connect with others if you expect them to…
When it’s your chance to present to a networking group, you can become more memorable by adding props. Visual Aids or Powerpoint slides can more than double the retention over just speaking without them. Handouts get filed and recycled, but props produce memories!
When we showed up at the time we reserved at Morton’s Steak House for our anniversary dinner, we were greeted with a “Happy Anniversary”, promptly seated, and given personal menus. Then, our favorite server Steven was assigned our table (we have only been there once before). What do you do to make clients feel wanted,…
Your hobbies, likes and passions are connecting points. Sharing them with friends and connections opens up conversations and more connections! What do you do, that would bring them closer and start conversations. Then what from there can you do for them to help them share their passions? Good connections… deserve good connections and interactions from…
One of the best things you can do is teach others. The benefits are multifold. First, you give back to those who can give to others (pay it forward). Second, you can tell people about what makes you different. Finally, you get the awesome returns on investment… you get to focus on how to communicate…
If you want Social Media to be a personal playground for sales, you have missed the boat and the point! If you want people to pay attention, they have to have a connection to you first, and want to know about what you are doing second. This does not mean you can only talk about…