I was recently at a networking event that was a roundtable-style discussion. Sitting next to me was a man who worked in sales for a major brand. His job is to develop relationships and to make his company look good. As people went around the room introducing themselves, a group of students were introduced. He,…
Last night I finished reading Michelle’s Golden’s Book, Social Media Strategies for Professionals and Their Firms. First, I want to say that it is a GREAT read for anyone living in the Accounting or Legal world. Michelle is a blogger, a consultant and a friend. As I read the book I smiled as I saw…
Today I learned that my neighbor passed away. She lived across the hall from me for seven years. I spoke to her twice. Twice. I don’t even know what her name was. She was an older woman who kept to herself. I felt sad that I never said more than a few words to her.…
Using people is bad, right? Yes and No. Learning how to leveraging relationships properly can be a real asset to your business development tool box. The first thing to consider is that you have to help people use YOU. You have to be a giver. You have to offer to help others succeed without expecting…
Last month I wrote a post about whether or not a person needs a mentor, coach or friend. This morning I read Midori Connolly’s wonderful post about her journey seeking a mentor. Today I will share my thoughts on what I think are the qualities of a good mentor. Mentor someone who you like and…