How to Avoid Conducting “That” Zoom Meeting
Have you ever hit mute and made Mystery Science Theater-like comments during a Zoom meeting? I have. Have you ever sat through an online call that droned on and on? What about a mandatory weekly Zoom that was a total waste of time? Have you been there, done that? If you're responsible for planning a [...]
Why You Should Network Outside Your Industry
So, why should you network outside your industry? Do you attend the same networking events, conventions, and trade shows every year? While you’re there, do you visit the same companies and people over and over again? Do you only attend industry-related events? If you answered yes to all three, you might be missing a golden [...]
Top Ten Social Media Marketing Mistakes
Instead of Top "Ten Social Media Marketing Mistakes", I almost titled this post “MY Top Ten Social Media Marketing Mistakes” because although I haven’t made every one of these—I've come close. I’ll take that further; I continue to make mistakes, which gives me the opportunity to learn. Ain't it great? Every day I’ll see someone [...]
6 Event Networking Hacks
So, who needs 6 event networking hacks? We all do. Even the best networkers occasionally drop the ball at networking events. The most gregarious extroverts may lose sight of the brass ring. Spending all of your time with friends at a networking event isn't networking. It's a night out with friends. There's nothing wrong with [...]
How to Manage Extroverts Confessions of an Extrovert
I’m an extrovert. If there was anything such as an extra-extrovert, that’s me. I have a few ideas about how to manage extroverts. Personally, I have my good points, and I know I have my challenges. I can be a handful. If you know me and think I’m overbearing, annoying, and outrageous, you should have [...]