Have you ever met someone at an event who wanted to talk your ear off, and you were so bored, disengaged, and/or ready to “Run Forrest Run”? Yes, from time to time, chances are you’ll meet someone with whom you don’t seem to have anything in common. It could also be the case where you’ve […]
Ahhh yes, you’ve just set up a date with a gorgeous girl, and you can’t wait until Saturday night. Then you go out with this beauty, and as you leave the restaurant, you see another girl even more attractive than the one you’re with. She glances at you and smiles, and you immediately think you’ve […]
Congratulations! You’ve landed your first real job after graduating from college, and you’re looking forward to what’s in store for you. A new organization, a new boss, and probably a new wardrobe – no doubt, it IS an exciting time in your life. According to a May 17th article in CNBC.com, 2016 is “the hottest […]
“While planning the April outreach event for the Super Bowl LI Business Connect program, everyone was in agreement that in addition to talking about contracting opportunities, it was critically important to stress the value of intentional networking to our audience of independent business owners. Networking is the lifeblood of any local, diverse business community. Laura […]
Recently I had lunch with a friend to celebrate her new job. When I asked her how she found this particular opportunity, she said, “Oh my gosh, Laura, you will absolutely love this story because it’s all about how you just never know who is watching you”. Of course, I was excited and intrigued to […]
My oh my, it’s almost the end of the second full week of yet another year! As each year passes, I find myself sounding more and more like my parents than the 29 year-old-minded woman who lives inside this more mature body. When I say, “Time seems to be flying by, and as I […]
Are you getting the results you want when attending events and functions for the purpose of networking? Probably Not… You are not alone,. because most professionals don’t know what to do or what to say, and MOST are making one of these mistakes. With a little focus, you can correct these mistakes. Click the below […]
Yesterday I was giving a talk, and when the question came up about networking versus schmoozing and brown-nosing, I said … “Brown-nosing is self serving whereas networking is serving others.” Leave me a comment below, and let me know your definition of brown-nosing, and let me know when to use it or not use it […]
Do you think service levels in general have gone down? Do you continue to find yourself amazed at the poor level of service at a restaurant, drugstore, supermarket, clothing department, etc…. Several years ago when I expressed frustration about the level of service one of my friends was receiving for a service she had purchased […]
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