Tag Archives: networking
4 EEEEasy Steps to Creating a Powerful USP
You’ve probably been subjected to more than one incredibly lame 60-second commercial at live networking events. The purpose of this so-called “elevator pitch” is to position oneself as someone worth learning more about because of the huge value you … Continue reading
5 networking mistakes that make you look dumb
I wish I could tell you that my knowledge of these mistakes comes from observation rather than personal experience. However, that would be such a huge lie that my tongue would probably fall right out of my head if I … Continue reading
Are your prospects as smart as a six-year-old?
K.I.S.S. Regardless of whether you prefer the snarky version of this acronym or the kinder, gentler version, the gist of it is the same: Keep it simple. This advice is invaluable in a whole slew of situations, both personal and … Continue reading
Authentic networking trumps “working the room” every time .
Did you see Ghostbusters back in the ‘80s? One of my favorite lines in that movie comes in the scene where Bill Murray’s character has just had a very close encounter with a gooey green ghost. When one of his … Continue reading
