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Networking is …
Joe recently connected to a sales executive he had never met. He read an article about the company and wanted to hear more. LinkedIn guidelines used to advise that, “Networking doesn’t mean reaching out cold to strangers.” Wait, isn’t that exactly what networking...
How Every Size and Type of Business Can Hire Some of the Best FREE Executives they’ll Ever Have
Spoiler alert – the executives are your local chambers of commerce. Your local chamber works for you every day with one goal – to support your collective goals. Here’s what your chamber executives will do for you all year long for a nominal annual investment that you...
Why Should You Include Professional Speed Networking in your Integrated Marketing Plan
A commonly accepted business philosophy is that people do business with people they know, like and trust. We buy something because we perceive it to have a greater value to us that what it costs us. Sometimes we place a higher value on a product or service because...
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Why Words
Why words help you communicate value to others in terms of what's in it for them. Because they connect to emotions, why words make it easier for people to remember and refer what you do. Here is a list of some of the why words that can help you craft your best...
‘Themify’ your value introduction (AKA Elevator Pitch)!
When you (or your employees, board directors, members, friends, family) introduce your value, meet someone in an elevator, make a cold call, design an ad, share content, or just tell people what you do, what do you say? What your market cares about, of course! We call...
10 Top Tips for Networking Success
Be patient. Even when you think you don’t need it, or wonder if it’s worth it, networking is one of the most important parts of your integrated marketing strategy. The benefits can be instant or take years, but with every single connection you make you immediately...
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Leadership Development ROI Multiplier: Internal Networking as a Safety Net for Your L&D Spend
In the corporate world, a $51 billion price tag usually buys a massive acquisition or a new fleet of hardware. Instead, that is the staggering amount global companies invest annually in leadership development programs. If you’ve ever wondered how CFOs...
Got Data? GROW with it.
You probably manage more than a few people, places and things every day. Wouldn't it be helpful if most of what you need was right at your fingertips? The longer it takes you to find and manage the information you need, the harder it is to succeed. If you’re still...
Are you comfortable AND growing, or should you step out of the zone? 10 ways to regularly step out of your comfort zone.
If you are among those who are both comfortable every day in all you do, and GROWing (Gaining Rewards, Opportunities, and Well-Being) every day, kudos! Everyone else, get out of your comfort zone if you want to grow! Those who are fulfilled are likely already...