How To
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Quick Tip: Learn to Listen
When mentoring it is important to listen. You should be actively listening (both ways) during mentoring conversations. Part of actively listening and learning to listen well is identifying how you listen and being…
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Quick tip: What to do when everyone already knows each other?
On occasion, there will be those times where you attend an event and it seems like everyone already knows each other. You might feel slightly awkward about the fact that you don’t already…
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Quick Tip: Use Branded Stationery
Not specifically a networking tip. However, it can be a great tip to increase your visibility at networking events. Having branded stationery is a must have. As well as being a great gift…
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How to Find Networking Events: Eventbrite
How to find networking events: Eventbrite Eventbrite is a great tool for selling tickets for events and events management. I use it for this a lot, but it can also be a great…
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How to find Networking Groups, Events and other Places to Network: Ask!
Once you have worked out your networking goals and “where” you want to be you need to figure out what events you should be attending and where you should actually be. There are…
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What social media channels do you use for networking?
What social media channels do you use as part of your networking strategy? Share your platform of choice in the comments. What social media channels work best for networking? We live in a…
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Following Up: Give a Gift (not a marketing tool!)
Thoughtful gifts can be a great way to build relationships with a personal touch. I personally like to gift a book to a contact that I am building a relationship with. However, there…
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Following-Up: Things to Say on Twitter
New to twitter and not sure what to say? Twitter is a social media platform that allows users to share thoughts, ideas, and information in short, concise messages called “tweets.” Here are a…
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Following up: Send a Newsletter
Quick Tip: Send a Newsletter to Follow up with Your Contacts If you have a large network and don’t have the time to dedicate your full attention to them – a great way…
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Just Ask: If you don’t ask, you don’t get!
Quick Tip: Just Ask Don’t be afraid of reaching out and asking your network for help. If you are generous with your time and help people out on a regular basis then they…
