I imagine your inbox is similar to mine. It is filled with holiday messages wishing me well and offering to help. My favorite are the ones that target a pain point one hopes I’m experiencing. “Happy Holidays! Lisa, I hope you’re experiencing the beauty of the season. Here’s how I can help you with your [...]
"If You Keep Doing What You Are Doing, You’re Going to Get What You Got." I don’t know who first said this nor do I remember when I first heard it. It goes along nicely with the definition of insanity attributed to Albert Einstein, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and [...]
I love sharing inspiration and affirmations in the Networking for Introverts Facebook Group. I feel happy knowing one quote can inspire or help a member. A quote by Louise Hay spoke to me on several levels. “ I respect my boundaries and insist that others respect them, too.” I work with introverted, sensitive professionals and [...]
“Running a $500,000 Retail Empire by iPhone” This headline, article published by Bloomberg, read it here, caught my attention. I was fascinated by it. “Is this for real? What is she is doing? What can I do that’s similar” I asked myself. What stood out for me is how the entrepreneur embraced her uniqueness. She [...]
Today’s tip applies to networking. Yet, it is not networking specific. Many clients seek me out because they feel overwhelmed and stuck when networking. Sometimes the solution is found in developing skills. Other times, something else is going on that needs to be addressed. Most of the time, it’s a combination of the two. To [...]
My favorite Olympic Moment Is watching athletes be true to themselves. Some perform in sports where scores are combined. They perform one, two or three times and the top combined scores determine who receive medals. I love the athletes who basically say “screw it” to the negative commentary on their first performance. They chose not [...]
If you follow my blog, you’ve heard me mention today’s tip before, “Always Carry Business Cards. Make it Easy for Someone to Reach You.” I frequently receive inspiration for things to write from the events I attend. The gentle reminder to always carry business cards was inspired from an event I recently attended. I was [...]
Following Up sounds simple, yet, how often do we remember to do it? You had a great time at the event, met some very fun people and came home with a handful of business cards. It’s office cleaning day and you find a stack of cards. You don’t remember if you followed up or not. [...]
Ask to be Introduced is the Networking Tip for the Week. Sounds simple, yet how often do we ask? You've been following the keynote speaker's work for a few years and finally have the opportunity to see her speak in person. You want to tell her how much you enjoy her work and how she's [...]
The other morning at Chamber, the person who spoke before me sang his tagline while playing his ukulele. I heard a handful of people gasp “How can you top that?” There was a time I would have preferred to bolt to the nearest exit instead of following that. “No way!” “How can I follow that?” [...]
