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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 terrific tips to talk your way to the top
- What is "the top" anyway? According to society, "top" has a significant amount of import as evidenced by the following expressions: top-quality, top-rated, top-dollar, top-grade, top-of-the-line, and of course, top dog. It is relatively safe to assume then that we are a culture that places a premium on having "top" anything. That having been said, the impetus for this...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lesson 15 - meeting the prince with more reputation than power
- The StoryBusiness has a habit of testing us as individuals and as entrepreneurs. Several years ago I retained my first entertainment agent to represent my business and me. This was at a time when I was coming closer to the threshold of gaining national attention for my speaking and writing business. Retaining a qualified agent had become necessary for representation purposes in particular....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Strategic networking: take the shortest path to success
- Do you use Ryze or LinkedIn to promote your web based business? If so, you may have noticed that everything is linked to everything else. Here's how to take the shortest path to networking success: use keywords and a targeted linking strategy.On Ryze and other major networks, connections are happening everywhere. It's like real life, but far more obvious because it's in print before ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Networking: breaking into the buzz
- Breaking into conversational groups is one of the things people ask me about when I'm conducting networking sessions. There's a buzz that hovers over a crowded room that comes from all those people conversing. You need to break into that buzz to be a great networker.Let's face it, looking at a room full of people you don't know can be intimidating. At first glance, it appears everyone knows...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five best ways to build a network
- I have been working from home on the internet for over 3 years now. 18 months of that was spent trying out various different programs trying to find things that would work for me and this done nothing more than cost me thousands of dollars and also caused me to neglect my family friends and my health, as a result I then took a break from internet marketing and got my life in order.After alm...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you leveraging your business network?
- Just yesterday I received an email from a colleague telling me her husband had been laid off from yet another corporate job. Will the downsizing ever stop? I doubt it. Most large corporations focus purely on the bottom line and employees are the biggest expense.And sadly, many workers become lax at maintaining their professional network when they've worked with a company a while. With mass ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you sitting with the right company?
- When I walked into Dallas's famous Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse, all I wanted to do was to enjoy my New York Strip steak, relax and quietly review my notes for the following day's speech. Little did I know that a valuable business lesson awaited me at the table.The only other customer in the bar was a guy sitting in the corner pounding away on his laptop. He didn't look up when I walked in. The ba...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Four brainless self-promotion techniques to avoid
- Many workers think that their hard work will speak for itself. They quietly do their job and stay late at the office hoping that their boss will notice their efforts. However, when a job promotion or pay raise goes to someone else, many employees retreat into a corner, wondering what happened.Many don't realize that talking about your accomplishments in a confident way is the best way to ge...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Acknowledging referrals! what?s in it for you?
- I grew up in a household where saying thank you was a code of behavior that was absolutely essential. There were simply no exceptions. A thank you note was sent immediately for any gift received or for any kind or decent action.The Art of Saying Thank You!I have to confess that as a young girl I thought it was unnecessary to write a thank you note since I already said thank you when ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lesson 14 - whats in a handshake?
- The StoryAs a child growing up, one of the many life lessons instilled in me was to wash your hands before eating and after using the restroom. As a child I often played in the dirt and places where germs customarily manifested. Another lesson I learned growing up was when introduced to new acquaintances always shake their hands. It is said to be a polite thing to do, and demonstrates a sig...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why bother with social networking sites like linkedin?
- Q: I think I understand the value of networking as well as the next businessman, but for the life of me, I don't really see what sites like LinkedIn, Ryze and Ecademy can do for me. What's the point of these sites other than just as some sort of digital popularity contest?A: My good friend and colleague Liz Ryan, head of the women's power networking group WorldWIT, Women in Technology, has ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Building great business relationships
- If you're in a business relationship with anyone ? a client, vendor, or customer ? how important is that relationship to you? Do you value the relationship? Do you want to nurture it?A business relationship, like any relationship, is a two-way street. The expectations of both parties needs be clear and easily understandable. Applying the Golden Rule is also a good idea: "Do unto others...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Networking
- Networking: Is it who you know or what you know that counts?Who you know gets you into the door, what you know keeps you there! Majority of the people who are in the work force today have got their opportunities through people that they knew or know. Networking in my opinion is the key to starting a successful career. Once in the door it is the individual's responsibility to progress his or...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Keys to successful networking while in transition
- Let's be real. With other pressures of life upon us, having to network can be a burden and increase stress levels.How we decide to spend valuable time networking will determine our direct success now and for the future. When in transition we often prioritize, placing business networking sandwiched between "I know I should to what for?" kinds of attitude.Many see the act of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - People know people
- I recently entered the keyword "networking" into Google. In 0.13 seconds, it returned 21,600,000 entries. Amazing! What's even more amazing was when I entered the same search ten minutes later 200,000 additional entries were found. Countless articles and information are available about this subject. By reviewing the latest information, many of you are taking the first step towards learning more ab...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create a 10 second introduction from your usp
- You can generate a ton of business by networking, whether you belong to a networking organization or just get referrals from existing (satisfied) customers. Whenever you meet a new potential client, it's important to create the right impression about you and your business straight away. That's where a 10 second introduction comes in handy ? and the more this introduction stands out from the rest, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Network marketing secret: on becoming the ?goto? guy
- For years we've been taught to identify ourselves as reps for one XYZ company or another.~We have our fancy business cards printed, some letterhead, maybe an address stamp.~We use the company logo and replicated websites as points of first impression.~We market ourselves as being associated with that company with abandon ? heck, we even have the T-shirts to prov...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating successful alliances and partnerships through networking
- Douglas Wilder, former Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first elected Black Governor in the United States gave me advice that I will never forget. He said, "From this point on, when you walk into a room, walk in that room like you own it, when you talk with people remember to stand on your principles, keep your word, and people will want to associate with you." His advice became s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Two-step your communication
- Ever use someone else to get your message out?For example, big, multi-location companies sometimes make important announcements through local plant or office managers, rather than at head office. Another example: advocacy groups that ask their members to individually write or call politicians.Both examples illustrate what's called a two-step communication strategy - getting extra mil...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The promotion factor: seven strategies to promote yourself and your business by playing golf
- Effective business promotion is more powerful than advertising. Using golf is one the best ways to increase your business and personal success. Playing golf is the foundation for networking and recruiting. Think about the relaxed atmosphere a golf course provides. It is surely not an office environment where you have to watch what you say and how you behave. Many business opportunities have been r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - When gifts say more
- What's a gift mean? If you're like me, you probably focus on the giving and the getting.But, have you thought of gifts as a medium, a channel, for communication? In a book called The Gift, French anthropologist Marcel Mauss argues that gifts are universally used to create and manage relationships.For those of us interested in business communication, the idea of managing work relation...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What has networking got to do with joint ventures?
- What has networking got to do with joint ventures? "PLENTY" is the short answer to this question.Networking is a very important element of joint venture marketing because the more you network, the more you meet potential partners and build relationships that lead to profitable joint ventures.Your network of business associates, vendors, family and friends, plays a big part when it co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you in the relationship business?
- Are you in the relationship business? Of course you are. Everyone who has to work with, deal with, sell to, convince, is! Unless you're on a deserted island, you must connect with, interact, and influence people every single day. Building relationships today mean better business tomorrow.Successful business and professional leaders know their #1 objective is getting their quality products a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Talk isnt cheap
- The most successful organizations have good communication skills. Survey after survey bears this out. Poor communication skills are often cited in employee surveys as a reason for poor morale and performance.Having been in the business of building organizational communication skills for more than 25 years, I've seen firsthand the positive impact these skills can have upon a company. Speakin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you really listening: the importance of strong communication skills
- Let's face it, when most people think of IT professionals, the image that comes to mind is the guy or girl with the glasses huddled behind a myriad of computer monitors, incapable of communicating with anyone other than their keyboardIn today's competitive IT marketplace, this person also is exactly the type that no employer wants to bring on board and will, in fact, avoid at all costs. Str...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to keep from sounding like totally stupid
- June is reality check month. Lots of the resolutions have been made and most are already broken. It's time to take a hard look at where you are going in 05 and beyond. One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to update all your personal credentials including your bio & your resume.Have you done your spring cleaning (professional) yet? Do you have solid career plans for th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make the most of those first 30 seconds
- Did you just meet the most important person in your career/business? Tongue tied and not sure what to do about it? With advance planning and creative thinking you can be confident you will know how to handle this situation should the opportunity present itself.We all have had the juncture when we run into someone that we have really wanted to meet. Those who are prepared for the occasion wi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Networking for wallflowers: how to profit from getting into the crowd
- The two most common complaints about networking are: 1) I never meet people I can do business with and 2) I am always so uncomfortable going to networking events. These two complaints are related and can be relieved with a three step approach to networking that helps even the most frustrated networking wallflowers.The three steps are: Know the right events to attend Know exactl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Networking: strangers, friendship, and business growth
- You already know that uncomfortable feeling, that knot in your stomach that forms, when you enter a room, a bus, or any other location where only you and a total stranger occupy the formerly quiet space. What do you say? Do you say anything? Do you even dare make eye contact? Do you locate a point exactly 180° away from the other person and make that spot your own?Why is ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sharpen your business networking skill to grow your small business
- Most people become lax at maintaining their professional business network when they've worked with a company a while. With the constant rounds of mass layoffs, having a dead or outdated business network can mean business suicide to even the most skilled expert.Whether you've been laid off and are looking for work or are a small business owner trying to grow a business, connections are cruci...