We've all been to a networking event and been cornered by “that” person, a networking Ninny Muggins. You know, the one whose motto is always be selling, or they’re so self-involved they have a conversation with themselves while you listen, nod, and drift. I’m here to tell you, whatever the networking experts have told you—that’s [...]
So, you shouldn't network if. What? Now I’m telling you not to network? Hold the presses. This blog has an entire category dedicated to networking and social media. In it I promote networking. I share proven networking strategies. The blog is pro-networking for goodness sake. And now I’m telling you not to network? What gives? [...]
Your organization has sponsored networking events as an affiliate, and you, as well as your team, are active networkers. Is it time to create, manage, and host a networking event? And with so many events available to attend why would you need or want to host an event? Why You Should Host an Event Hosting [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
So, who needs a networking checklist? Let me ask you, have you gone back to attending events in person? I have, although I'm more selective than I was pre-pandemic. If you're meeting face-to-face you might find this checklist helpful. I’ve written a lot about networking, but what I want to share today is something simple [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Yes, Is there a website, blog, or social network for your hobby? If not—you should start one. I know thousands of networks are floating out there on the inter-webs because my friend Kevin Mullett told me so, and he's joined most of them. But I wondered, are there networks and sites that fit my interests? [...]
Networking doesn't end at the event. At least it shouldn't. Unfortunately, it does end when the clock chimes all too often. As I've said many times before I know this to be true because it's what I did with far too many networking opportunities. Have you clocked out when an event was finished? The title [...]
