I feel like the networking events I go to are superficial. People swap business cards and never hear from one another. What am I missing? How can I get past the superficial networking and make valuable connections? – Melissa in Davenport, Iowa Answer: When you hold a preconceived notion about a situation, it’s far more likely to be fulfilled. You’ve …
Don’t Be A Hater! How to Network with Confidence
Of all the numerous aspects related to advancing your career, networking is perhaps the most reviled. So many of us truly hate networking, and avoid it at all costs. We feel awkward at networking events, shyly hiding on the sidelines or clinging to the only person you know. But what if we told there’s another way? In a new video …
Mind = Blown: Networking and Its Paradox
Networking can sometimes feel like one of those buzzwords in business. Everyone throws them around, but what do they actually mean? Do they really do any good? Of course, you’ve surely heard about the basics of networking. However, maintaining the relationships you form is far more important than trading business cards. How do you properly cultivate your professional network garden? …
Ch. 7: Networking Your Way to the Top
We just published our first book, Practical Wisdoms @ Work! Each chapter addresses the knowledge and skills you need to excel in your career. But if you want to go one step further, we have some bonus content you’ll love: Playlists for each chapter! Our 14 playlists focus on the themes specific to each chapter. They bring the concepts to …