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...]