Good networking depends on our relationships, and our relationships depend on...well, relating. While it's important to know what to talk about, it's also important to consider how we interact with others. This is especially important when we engage in a face-to-face conversation with someone. In the last century we've moved from only one option to communicate with someone not physically with us (writing a letter) to a long list of options that includes phone calls, emails, social media, texting, video conferencing, and more. These other forms of communication can be useful, but they are still a proxy for talking in … [Read more...]
3 Easy Body Language Adjustments For Better Business Meetings
With more and more of our time spent online, there are hundreds of articles that will help you develop the perfect online presence. You can learn how to create an optimized social media profile, a blog post with the perfect headline, and a website that will make you look like the pre-eminent expert in your field. For most of us, though, our digital activity eventually funnels us back into the "real-world". No matter how fancy your CRM or iPhone app, most deals get done face-to-face. It's hard to shake someone's hand to seal the deal when you aren't sitting across from them! It doesn't matter how stunning your online presence is in the … [Read more...]