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What’s most valuable to you?

Sep 13, 2011

In light of the recent wildfires in Central Texas and the 10th anniversary remembrance of 9-11, it’s been a perfect season to reflect on what’s most important in our lives and work.   You may have heard ABC anchor Diane Sawyer say last Sunday that on...

Referral relationships: beyond the ask

Aug 31, 2011

Ever hear of a solopreneur or business owner who didn’t appreciate good referrals?  Referrals absolutely rock.  Businesses are built and sustained on them.  Stories and statistics prove what efficient business-builders they can be.  And according to a survey...

The essence of successful networking

Aug 17, 2011

Sometimes the conversations you have (or hear) after a networking event are the best ones of the day. I was blessed to listen in on one of those recently.  I had just spoken at a women’s networking event and was packing up my materials and books.  Everyone had...

Warmth & authenticity: Two must-haves in networking

Aug 6, 2011

Rarely have I felt so welcomed and accepted in all my life at a business and networking event. My colleague Sara Canaday and I had just checked into our hotel in Anaheim, California.  We are both experienced professional speakers, but were attending the National...

Do you set intentions before networking events?

Jul 28, 2011

In my new book, The Intentional Networker™: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals & Results in Business, I share a story about a road trip with three colleagues in 2008. We were headed to a conference in Dallas and spent four amazing hours together...