I believe that the best way to succeed in life, and business, is to help other people. A life built around helping others will yield not
Posts under ‘Networking’
Online Networking and Real Relationships
Back in November, 2008 the Design and Construction Network (DCN) started with a single goal of turning online networking into real relationships. Since that time I have shared with you this ongoing case study through Cofebuz in hopes that we all
Stop associating Networking with Sales
I believe that introverts and extroverts alike have the ability to network. I also believe that many people have never learned how to be successful at networking because they have been taught to incorrectly associate networking with sales. More than ever, the articles and seminars on networking are full of information regarding elevator pitches, how [...]
The Five Habits of Highly-Effective Online Networkers
Let’s be real, online networking is not real networking. I am not saying that it can’t be a useful tool; I am simply stating that real networking is about…
The $15,000 Question
I am convinced that some people have a knack for memorizing people’s names, and that I am not one of them. As a result of this belief, I used to be terrible at remembering people’s names. Then, several years ago I commented as much to a good friend who told me about the $15,000 question: [...]
Why Network
I am often asked “Why should I network” during training sessions on Networking. It is a simple question with an answer that can change the way you interact with others and the way you live your life. Below is a summary of my answer, the powerful truth of why you should network… “Networking is about [...]
