You Can’t Talk Shit Done
You can't talk shit done now or ever. In the not too distant future, it could be that face-to-face meetings are a thing of the past or a least a rarity. Seminars, conferences, and presentations might all be digital— where people join the conversation by logging into an event, sitting around pseudo-tables or milling about [...]
What a Business Shouldn’t Share on Social Media
What a business shouldn't share on social media should not come as a surprise. Social media rules for business are the same for any media a company uses, not only SM. There is no one size fits all formula that fits the needs of every business. However, there are some basics, and they begin with [...]
Creating a Networking One-Pager
What is a networking one-pager? It's an idea I stole. It was at a brainstorming event. A dozen of us attended the session including my friend Robby Slaughter . The way it worked was we went around the table, and each participant shared a need (or not) to which the group offered advice, connections, or [...]
How to Use the Pinch Theory of Conflict Management
The pinch theory of conflict management is based on the idea that conflict can be predicted and reduced. Unresolved conflict affects production, lowers performance, and fosters resentment. When expectations between people are not met, this can create a pinch or a breakdown in the existing relationship. Pinches are inevitable, but can be reduced, managed, and [...]
Why is it Called Networking?
Why is it called networking? Should networking be all work? Shouldn’t some of it be netfunning? Whether you’re representing your company at an event, branding yourself on social media, or looking for a job while attending a group function, is it OK to have fun while networking? I think so. Yes, it’s OK to Have [...]