I don’t know about you, but fall is one of the busiest times of the year. Kids are in school, vacations over, and people are gearing back up to get down to business. Even something as fun as fantasy football is a way to connect up and network with old friends and colleagues… 17 weeks…
Everyone changes and evolves (well almost everyone). Someone you met last year or 5, 10, 20 or more years ago is more than likely going to be different than when you first met them. You owe it to yourself (and to them), to reconnect if the chance arises. Sit down and ask them how they…
Sitting down and having a coffee or other tasty beverage with someone does a few things… first you get a chance to know someone better… second, you get a chance to help them make connections with people your know… third, you may find someone who can help your current contacts. The more connections you know……
Serving on boards or committees has several benefits… First you get to give back. Second you get to meet new people. Third you get to learn new things. The ROI (return on investment) can be in new business, or just knowing that you are making a difference in your community. Get Involved – Get Back!…
Is your message, tangible, approachable, lovable, doable? Can you hold it in your hand and will people get it? If you have to explain it, you may have an over complicated message. It needs to be simple, concise, touching, memorable, and ultimately shareable. What does your brand say to your audience, and more importantly… what…
When you post on social networks… you can choose to go with the flow or strike a dissonant chord! Either you just post what flows with conventional wisdom, or you challenge conventional thinking. Can you be wrong? Yes, but once in a while you can be more right than you think and start a wave…
You may be an awesome resource for your clients… but do you have compassion for them and their business challenges? The origin of “compassion” is Latin, meaning “co-suffering. Do you feel their pain and are you passionate to help them heal it? If you have truly felt pain, then you know why it’s so important to…
While walking through the neighborhood with Buddy Guy, I met up with a couple of people talking. One of them was a home owner who is trying to save a tree and the bees that infested it with a 3 foot nest inside. It’s amazing what you can learn and what connections you can make…
Not every networking group involves dozens or hundreds of people. You can network with one or two people! Getting a small group together can give you awesome ideas and insight. Try to network with people that are smarter or more experienced than you for the greatest payback and pay them back by giving them awesome…
Having done a couple of book signings, I can tell you this… “They come for the event, and stay for the food!”. It’s one thing to create an event… It’s another to give them a reason to stay! Great food, entertainment, or activities will help people connect with others… make it Awesome!