Whenever you attend an event where networking occurs – such as a conference, professional association gathering, industry seminar, internal meeting or client outing – one key element that sets the tone and directly impacts new relationships and opportunities is… how you introduce yourself!
Events of all kinds are great opportunities to “get out there,” increase your professional visibility and enliven your personal brand. Whether it’s a conference, networking social, seminar, charity benefit or party, these gatherings are ripe environments to meet others, build new relationships and strengthen existing ones
“You're wearing that?” How many of us heard this question when we were younger? Those wiser knew something important: first impressions matter. Even before opening your mouth, style -- and what you wear, specifically -- can impact the impressions you make on others and influence their expectations. While it alone doesn't ensure professional success, personal […]
A strong network is essential throughout your career, whether you’re looking for a new job or board seat, sourcing talent or vendors, seeking new business or speaking engagements – or even helping someone secure an internship. Yet, people regularly admit to us that they’ve let their networks lapse…
Texting, emailing, taking pictures -- and even making a call or two -- means we're on our phones a lot. As integral as this device and its apps are to our lives, there's a time and place for it, especially in professional settings. If you always choose a screen over participating in a conversation, you […]
