I am going to start with the assumption that anyone reading this has an understanding of the importance of networking in looking for a job, expanding on their career or building their business. What I want to bring up today for discussion is one of the most important steps in networking: showing appreciation. […]
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If you are a LinkedIn user, I am sure that you have heard all the benefits about asking for recommendations to include on your page. Instant testimonials to how wonderful you are – sure, who wouldn’t want that? A lot more people that you would think. Some people are embarrassed to ask
A tip on Asking for Recommendations on LinkedIn to Take the Pain Away Read More »
You have all the right tools, knowledge and ambition yet you still can’t reach that goal. Whether it be landing the right job or client – it just seems out of reach. So what are you missing? It may not be a question of what you are missing, rather what you need to subtract. If
Not Reaching a Goal – Maybe You Need a Change to the People in Your Personal Environment Read More »
I saw an interesting quote yesterday. It was something to the effect of most people do not listen they just wait to respond. How true. I get reminders of that often when speaking with my son. He is 20 and therefore I know nothing. During our drive-by visits (which is what I call
Do You Relate or Simply Respond? Read More »
Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, business biographies, “about us” website blurbs, networking elevator pitches – these are all important forms of communication when either looking for a job, looking for your next career move or building business. As a writer and coach the one thing that I see more often than not that is missing in
The Most Important – and Often Missing – Piece of Your Communication Read More »
Having four dogs I have a certain aversion to a few things: Allstate commercials on Spotify and DiGorno commercials on TV Both of these contain the sound of doorbells which instantly triggers a reaction of spaz-barking fits from dog number four. I also have to be very careful of turning my back
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When I hear either of these two words used my ears perk up. “I have never had a problem with anyone” “I always get to work early” “I never do a project that I know isn’t going to succeed” “I always get praised for my work” I highly doubt those statements. People
I Don’t Trust Never and Always Read More »
Ever had an obligation that you needed to fulfill but you just did not want to? There are times in job searching or business building that you must attend networking events or activities even if your heart just isn’t in it. For those times it is important to learn the art of faking it. Adjust
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