My favorite part of this video is the end. When people pay attention to everything but the person they’re talking to, the odds are they really don’t realize what they’re doing or how utterly rude they’re being.
The worst part is, because the man didn’t address the issue with the woman, she will now tell […]
Video series part three…another fun video on how not to network.
I’m not sure if the guy has alcohol breath or just bad breath - either way, if you know you’re going to be drinking, or eating, or consuming coffee, or you have been known to take the paint off a wall with your breath, […]
There are five networking faux pas highlighted in this 39 second video:
She ditched someone she just met.
She insulted the person she is introducing the interior designer to.
She made the I can’t be bothered to remember all this face when she explained what the new person does to the referral.
She told the person she just met […]
This is going to kick off a six part video series (they’re not my videos, but there are six of them and they’re funny and hit the nail on the head…so we’ll enjoy them together!)
My biggest pet peeve at a networking event is when someone messes up my name. My name is Jen. Seriously, […]
This is one of those “if I had a dollar every time I heard this I’d be rich” questions.
Why do you ask?
If you find yourself wondering if networking is a good use of your time, a more important question to start with is why would you ask?
What other options for getting new business or […]
I love fun, everyday examples of things. NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is something I’ve seen more than a few networking people espouse as being an amazing way to get new clients.
While this is true, I think it’s not as authentic as being yourself.
First, if you don’t know what NLP is, watch the following video. […]
In case you didn’t know what I did for a living, I’m a writer. I’ve written a book, articles, press releases, web copy, print copy, and other stuff. Words are my bag, and they’re the best bag I’ve ever had. Love it.
There’s this site I’m part of where I write things for money. It’s […]
I was asked via email this morning, “What is toxic networking?”
Good question. First, my version is not the be all end all. Every person has a different pet peeve when it comes to being treated poorly at a networking event. Some examples of toxic networking include:
The person that talks to you for a half […]
The best way to keep a conversation is to ask a question.
One that shows you not only care, but were paying attention to what the other person was saying. If you are trying to make a connection, if the other person looks unsure of what to say, a question can keep things going […]
A common problem for networkers is what on earth to do with your hands when you’re talking to someone. You don’t want to twiddle your fingers and look anxious or nervous, you’re trying to exude confidence. You’re trying not to eat, because you don’t want to slather the front of your shirt or dress […]
Stop being who you were in high school
Written by Jennifer Gniadecki [email] for b5media.
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