Connecting & Networking Articles

Connect with Your Best Self to Connect Better with Others

Think about the best relationship builders you know. Other than their ability to connect better with others, what do they have in common? Whether introverted or extroverted (they can be both), good relationships builders are likely to share common traits such as: • Optimism • Gratitude • Focus • Curiosity • Persistence...

Meet 5 New People: Networking Techniques to Build Your Business

Sep 23, 2015 | Connecting & Networking

Networking is one of the most important tools for growing a business yet it is rarely taught in schools or in...

Five Simple Ways to Build Better Business Connections

Aug 13, 2013 | Connecting & Networking

What does it take to build genuine and meaningful business connections? We all know that success depends largely on...

Use Chutzpah to Turn Casual Contacts Into Meaningful Connections

Jul 9, 2013 | Connecting & Networking

If you’re thinking about shifting marketing dollars away from traditional advertising to focus on social media, you are not alone. In Nielsen’s 2013 Paid Social Media Advertising Report, 39% of advertisers said that they would pull budget dollars away from offline...

Go the Extra Mile: How Acts of Appreciation Build Long-Lasting Customer Connections

Jul 2, 2013 | Connecting & Networking

How many businesses distinguish gratitude from appreciation? The difference is thinking versus doing. Author Gertrude Stein famously said that “silent gratitude isn’t very much use to anyone.” On the other hand, appreciation is gratitude in action. Appreciation is the...