There are several articles that denounce socializing as trivial, boring; a waste of time. As if it’s the Amateur-Hour version of actual, business networking. I see it differently. Very differently. Socializing can lead to Networking: it’s honest, disarming, refreshing. It sneaks up on people. It somehow seems easier than the potentially intimidating “networking.” People fall […]
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Yard Night – How are you making your goa
I worked with a guy 20 years ago who had a big yard with a bunch of plants. A group of us was going out for a beer after work. I invited him. He said, “No, Wednesday is ‘Yard Night’.” I said, “Yard night!? Change it to Thursday and let’s go!” Wasn’t going to happen. […]
Holiday Tips for Remembering Names
If you follow the Holiday Networking Challenge I presented [click here to review], you may find it difficult to remember the names of all the people you will be meeting. Below are some additional tips for remembering those new names. (In an upcoming post on Managing Your New, Growing List, I will give you some […]
Holiday Networking Challenge
Four score and seven years ago … or was that just ‘yesterday’ … when connecting meant ‘social’ and ‘in-person’. Today, ‘social’ means Social Media, where you connect and engage, but without the human element: the body language, the impromptu comments made because of the situation, the ability to lighten the situation, etc. As you will […]
Holiday Humor Creating Tips
At the cusp of this holiday season, when life becomes more harried and stressful, I want to Make ’em Laugh take a moment and recognize the sheer chaos of it all, and get you to recognize the incredible amount of people and networking opportunities around you at every turn by making people laugh. This is […]
To persuade, takes a Story
In a previous post, Add Storytelling to Perfect Your Speech, I state that facts tell, stories sell. I am an avid believer of the power of stories in a speech, as well as for everyday networking and connecting. Think about the ‘old days’ when important things were all shared and passed down in time through […]
Do’s & Don’ts for Holiday Networking
You will no doubt have countless work-related holiday networking opportunities, whether at lunches, in the office, or holiday parties. Here’s how to master the events and come out with connections for the well. Before I share the tips: remember, go light on the alcohol. You want to remember people’s names, not where you just were. […]
The Power of Using Someone’s Name
A friend of mine mentioned weeks back that she’s amazed at my ability to recall and use people’s names when I give a speech. She asked if I could help her by sharing some of my tips. We discussed her observations of people’s reactions. I admit, I never really thought much about the process, it […]
What Reality TV Can Teach You about Spe...
I have some new public speaking tips for you, from reality TV – who would have thought!!! I’m flipping channels and find America’s Next Top Model. I found speaking tips here last year also. In this particular show, the models are on funky stilts, with safety cables attached. They are to double up and experiment […]
The Real Power of Speaking Well
In science, the credit goes to the man who convinces the world, not the man to whom the idea first occurs. Sir Francis Darwin, Son of Charles Darwin We all have ideas. We all were first at something. Until we learn to articulate that idea, or that action, in such a way that the receiver […]