Setting Networking Goals for the New Year

Setting Networking Goals for the New Year

Resolutions are often seen in a negative light nowadays, but goals are always on trend, year-round. Heading into a new year and new decade, here are some to consider if you’re looking to stay on top of your networking game. Make the most of technology. Don’t fear it;...
Be Thankful for Your Networking Connections

Be Thankful for Your Networking Connections

When you first set out your networking plan, or attended your first networking event, you surely had a goal – or several – in mind. Perhaps it was to meet new people. Perhaps it was to grow your business. It may have been both! Whether you’ve made one, or two, or two...
Practice the 3 Cs of Networking

Practice the 3 Cs of Networking

Are you networking to the best of your ability? To do so, it’s important to follow the 3 Cs: Connect, Communicate and Current. Connect Networking is all about making connections. But how do you do that? It can be from behind your computer via LinkedIn, but the best...
Ditch the Elevator Speech

Ditch the Elevator Speech

They say, “there’s a time and place for everything.” But there is really no room for your elevator speech at a casual networking (or getting-to-know-you) event. And it is certainly not a great opener when you’re meeting someone new with whom you’d like to develop a...
The Importance of Open-Ended Questions

The Importance of Open-Ended Questions

Have you ever been frustrated by a conversation you feel is going nowhere? One where you’re looking to get to know someone better but it’s plagued by one-word responses? It may be because of the kind of questions you’re asking. Yes and No Sometimes “yes” and “no”...
Networking Through Summer Break

Networking Through Summer Break

Ahhh…Summer. The kids are off of school. Vacation days are planned. Trips to the beach and ball games beckon. It’s a grand time. But don’t sacrifice the networking connections you’ve made! While many groups (like ours) take a break from traditional organized...