How to Prepare for a Networking Event
How to prepare for a networking event isn't one size fits all. I have one networking event, two meetings with networking opportunities, and a virtual conference all scheduled. Sound familiar? If so, are you ready to get the most out of your networking opportunities? If you hesitated one millisecond with your answer—you might not be [...]
17 Activities Successful Sales Managers Embrace
What are the ingredients to a successful sales managers recipe? Is it hitting targeted sales quotas, building a roster, developing relationships with clients? Yes, it is, it’s all of the above and more, but what activities help successful sales managers reach these goals? As I’ve said more than once, you cannot do a goal you [...]
10 Networking Introductions to Break the Ice
So, why would you need 10 networking introductions? Because you’ve been there. We all have. It’s the pre-event networking 30 minutes, and you only know one other co-worker and the bartender, but he doesn’t count because you just met him two minutes ago. The question is, do you stay with your co-worker, sit at the [...]
Can You Be Replaced? How to Replace Yourself
So, do you know how to replace yourself? Do your career plans include promotions? Do you plan on being in the same job that you have been doing ever since you left college? Have you developed, mentored, and trained your replacement? How to Replace Yourself Does Job Security Mean You’re Irreplaceable? No. Often, job security [...]
What Networking Events Should You Attend and Avoid?
So, what networking events should you attend and avoid? I’ve made fruitful and lasting connections at networking events both in person and virtual. And I’ve sat through awful presentations looking for an emergency exit. I was introduced to a customer which became a multi-million dollar contract at an event, and I’ve waded through bore after [...]