You collected business cards, nurtured business relationships, joined business networking groups, and followed up with clients and peers. You’ve worked hard to cultivate a diverse network of interesting, well-connected individuals. But what do you do with it?
Read MoreA networking event is the best place to make new connections to bolster your business support system, but it can be intimidating to navigate. It can be hard to know what to say or what to ask people to make and fortify those connections.
Read MoreWe’ve covered many important networking topics, but I have yet to cover one of the important concepts of building a strong network - social capital. What is it? And how do you build it? Let’s get into it…
Read MoreBody language isn’t something that we think about all that often. At the grocery store, I don’t worry that my eye contact with the cashier might affect our relationship moving forward–– that wouldn’t even cross my mind. But in business, body language can make or break budding connections. When you’re looking to add someone to your network, body language is crucial in establishing yourself as the powerful Queen or King you are.
Read MoreDuring the 2020 COVID pandemic, we had to move our networking online. We attended panels and other events on Zoom. Set up phone calls with potential connections. Contacted people on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or other social media platforms. It was amazing that we still had the option to…
Read MoreNetworking can be intimidating if you don’t have much experience. Maybe you’ve gone to a couple of events and mostly kept to yourself. Or you are learning what networking is and how to do it. No matter where you are in your networking journey, it can be challenging and awkward. But, don’t worry, because I’ve compiled nine of my best tips to help you network with confidence.
Read MoreNetworking is one of the best ways to grow your business or advance your career. When you build a strong network, it opens you up to new ways of thinking and opportunities for growth. But if you’re not quite sure that prioritizing networking will pay off, keep reading to understand why it is so crucial to your career success.
Read MoreWhat even is networking? Believe it or not, you do it all the time. Like I always say, “ABC - Always Be Connecting.” When you talk to friends, family, coworkers, anyone, about business, you’re networking.
Read MoreNetworking is a skill that needs fine-tuning. It’s not about having a drink and chatting with someone. Or handing out business cards without following up. It’s about meeting people and building relationships that will be mutually beneficial for everyone. But there are some mistakes you could be making that might be keeping you from maximizing your networking efforts.
Read MoreBusinesses don’t grow all on their own. They need strong connections to the community and other businesses to level up. How do you do get there? Through networking. A lot of emphasis is placed on social media networks, and they work. But you need more than digital connections to level up your business.
Read MoreWe’ve made it through a pandemic, but everything is not quite back to how it once was. And networking is one thing that will probably be forever changed. Since we spent an entire year limiting contact with others, a lot of networking opportunities that were usually done face-to-face were moved to online platforms. This opened up opportunities for businesses, business people, and organizations that were primarily local, to expand their reach to places they might not have imagined before.
Read MorePsychologists have known for years that there are different kinds of intelligence. Connectional Intelligence (CxQ) is considered the latest form of intelligence identified by Saj-nicole Joni and Erica Dhawan. It is defined as “the capability to consistently deliver transformative results by harnessing the value of relationships and networks.” And is considered the key to achieving success in modern times.
Read MoreIf you ask any successful entrepreneur for a list of business tips, networking will likely be near the top. I’ve spoken to many budding entrepreneurs about their networking experience, and a lot of them report a similar experience. Specifically, they start by attending every networking event they can, regardless of the people attending or the type of event. But as they start to build up their connections, they find the need to become more intentional about how and with whom they network.
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