In the last few weeks I have been thinking about first impressions. I know that when I meet people in-person that I am sometimes very quiet. It’s not because I am shy or that I don’t want to meet them, but it is because I am processing the experience. I am listening. I am trying…
Last night, at dinner with my friend Eileen, we discussed whether or not every business owner needs a coach. For the most part, my answer is yes. In addition to a coach, you need a mentor as well as, a handful of business savvy friends that you can bounce ideas off of. Here is how…
A lot of people say they don’t like to use social media because it is simply about “what I had for breakfast” and they really don’t care. I spend a lot of time talking to people about how it can be so much more than that. I talk about the business opportunities, relationship building, etc.…
Anyone that has spoken to me over the last few months has probably heard me talk about EventCamp. As a co-founder of this event, it is near and dear to my heart. EventCamp is an experiment in meeting planning. While its primary focus is on integrating social media and technology into events, it’s really about experimenting with new formats. EventCamp gives event professionals the opportunity to try new things in a safe environment. I like to think of EventCampers as FEARLESS.
I recently attended a networking event for marketers. It was a facilitated discussion and one of the topics was how to help others network. To my surprise, some of the marketers in the room left really bad impressions. As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Here are ways to ensure that you will NOT win friends and influence people.