My friend Andrea is the “Queen of Networking” (truly, The WSJ said so) so of course her networking suggestions are not limited to a few bullet points! Enjoy and employ all 26 of her recommendations for more meaningful connections! What do you think-- How much of effective networking is really just ... [Continue Reading]
9 Goal Setting Tips To Get You Back on Track!
As we are almost half way through 2011, let me ask you, how are those new year's resolutions working for you? I admit that I am somewhat obsessed with the theory and application of goal setting. I know that if I just read enough on the subject, I can achieve all my goals, not just the ones ... [Continue Reading]
Spring Cleaning for the Brain
‘Tis the season for airing out the house, organizing the closets, and deep cleaning the rugs, but have you thought about giving your brain a good power wash this Spring? Much of what is rattling ‘round your head right now falls into one of three categories, obligations, goals and projects, and ... [Continue Reading]
The Referral Engine: Teaching Your Business to Market Itself by John Jantsch
The Referral Engine is not just a book about strategies and systems for generating referrals. If it were, it would be a much shorter and less interesting book. Instead John Jantsch, author of “the small-business marketing bible,” Duct Tape Marketing,suggests a different way of doing business. Thanks ... [Continue Reading]
Fix Sloppy Social Media Marketing
I love this post from Denise Wakeman. Social media marketing seems soooo easy. In a few quick key strokes, you can post content that would have taken lots of money & months to deliver in the ol' days! Easy execution, however, doesn't mean you can just "wing it." Like the ol' days, you need a ... [Continue Reading]
New Year’s Resolutions? Really?
Why do so many of us fail to achieve our New Year’s Goals? Not from lack of know how. You are all familiar with the goal setting advice such as make your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely), keep your goals written and visible, and find an accountability partner. ... [Continue Reading]