Part of social networking is searching out friends posts and interacting and commenting on them. Don’t just post and run. Scroll through posts in your news feed or Twitter and see if there is something interesting or an urgent request. You don’t know what is happening unless you look for it! Part of being a…
If they made a movie about your life, who would play you in the movie? I am not talking about a doppelgänger, but which actor matches your energy and personality. How others percieve you is important. Ask people close to you and you may be surprised. How you view yourself may be all Judy Garland,…
“It’s Not What You Know… It’s Who You Know!” That’s what networking is all about. Growing your sphere of influence, sharing your brand, and helping other people succeed is the reward. The more people you know, the better chance you have to be in the right place in the right time. Paying it forward…
Networking is like spinning a web. You go out and meet people and then you do it again. You capture names and attention from people you meet. Chances are they meet other people who maybe can use what yo do or sell. Just like knitting is weaving string into a fabric, networking is weaving people…
Your posts on social networks say a lot about you… what you like, what you know, who you like, who you know. What they should never say about you is that you only care about yourself. That’s advertising. That’s noise. That’s annoying. And that’s a sure way to to get ignored, blocked and de-friended. Think…
Summertime is full of activities. Things like baseball games, parties, and just impromptu get-togethers are great ways to get out and meet new people. Be sure to take plenty of pictures, and check-in to locations. Tag people on those pictures and get get double bonus exposure for your posts.
How many emails are in your in box? I know people who have thousands. Every Sunday night I make it a point to go through my in boxes (I have 9 active email accounts) and clean them out to start the week out on a fresh slate. All emails are filed, deleted, or are responded…
We are truly all part of a bigger picture. Sometimes we need to step back and take a look at our networks and just thank them for being part of your life and business. It truly is about the relationships you create and maintain that matters. So let me take a minute to thank you.…
When networking with large groups, we always want to renew old friendships by saying “Hi” to those we already know. But make sure you go out of your way to work the room and meet some people you don’t already know. Chances are some of your friends can introduce you to them.
It’s Golf Outing Season! What a great way to connect with people in organizations or chamber of commerce. You don’t have to like to or even know how to golf. It takes a lot of volunteers to successfully make it work. Think about jumping in some way… you are bound to make some great connections!