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Midwest Book Review

Apr 10, 2012

“…a guide to more efficient networking in today’s business world [and] a strongly recommended pick for anyone who wants to boost their business’s networking power.” — Midwest Book Review

ForeWord Review

Apr 10, 2012

…selected as a Finalist in ForeWord Review’s 2011 Book of the Year Awards, a competition established to recognize the literary achievements of independent publishers and their authors.

The person everyone is glad they know. Or not.

Apr 10, 2012

In my book, The Intentional Networker, I tell the story of a woman who is so eager to be liked and accepted she actually makes a bit of a spectacle of herself.  In fact, she becomes her reputation’s own worst enemy. This woman is generous and well-meaning, but...

Theme du jour: Little by little matters

Apr 4, 2012

Every morning as I sip my first cup of coffee, I get caught up on my favorite blogs.  Nothing spectacular about that, really, except that today I noticed something different: a connecting theme in every blog I read. Ever notice how that happens? Maybe it’s...

Expanding the possibilities as you network

Apr 2, 2012

In observing others and working with my coaching and consulting clients, I often see two extremes: 1) people who believe networking is primarily about bringing in new customers and 2) people who think networking is purely a matter of “getting out there and...

Connecting through conversation

Mar 27, 2012

I had a delightful telephone conversation this morning with a perfect stranger.  Now, for some of you, especially you introverts, that may sound like a complete oxymoron. (Ok, I admit it. If I were to list my Top 10 Favorite Things to Do, having a conversation with a...

Want more and better results from your networking investment?

Mar 15, 2012

I have a birthday coming up in April so I’ve decided to offer you a special gift: I’ve created an Intentional Networker™ Telecoaching Deal that makes it easy, convenient, and ridiculously affordable for you to benefit from one-on-one, customized networking coaching...

How to earn Networking Loyalty

Mar 14, 2012

Ever wonder what separates average networkers from those who become trusted must-have connections – your “Twenty-Percenters”, as I refer to them in my presentations? Here are 5 key steps.  (Warning: they are surprisingly simple, but they are not...

Purpose, polish & productivity. And possibilities.

Mar 7, 2012

Purpose, Polish & Productivity in Networking. Those were my key points as I spoke to a group of entrepreneurs last week about being an Intentional Networker(tm), someone who  attracts powerful relationships, referrals and results in business. I felt good about...

Throw away the script

Mar 1, 2012

Ever had this happen to you? You’re going along, doing your usual thing, reading articles, popping in on Facebook or Twitter, having conversations with friends or colleagues, listening to the news or a podcast or a speaker you admire, and – BAM! –...