In times of plenty, when there is more certainty and confidence, businesses may have the luxury of customers or clients being on their front door step. These are not necessarily those times for many businesses. But just because there’s no crowd at your front door right now, you must continue to bring people to that door step. … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Your Business from Death on the Vine
How to Thwart the Networking Energy Draining Vampires
Business networking for introverts, even extroverts, can make us the victim of energy drain faster than almost any event. Why, because there are people who attend these events who don’t understand networking etiquette. In the process, because of our energy sensitivity, they can suck the like out of us. Have an exit plan for at least these four popular energy vampires: … [Read more...] about How to Thwart the Networking Energy Draining Vampires
How to Be More Comfortable at Parties as an Introvert
As it gets closer to the holiday season, introverts can prepare for the blurring of work and personal life. Party events are going to be more on the calendar; oh joy! Now is the time to begin your strategizing. That first invitation may have already started for you like it has for me! Here are the top actions that work for me. … [Read more...] about How to Be More Comfortable at Parties as an Introvert
How to Handle a Spontaneous Response Successfully – as an Introvert
Have you ever been called on in a meeting to give your thoughts about the discussion but felt unprepared? Or maybe a brainstorming session is almost impossible for you? Even though we know an introvert’s brain works differently than the extrovert’s, we actually can prepare and plan for spontaneity! … [Read more...] about How to Handle a Spontaneous Response Successfully – as an Introvert
How to Do A Lousy Job at Business Networking Follow-up
Neither the salesperson or the prospect wants to be inundated with follow-up that doesn’t serve to advance any decision or relationship. More of a spiel, more talk about “me, me, me”, less and less additional value will assure you not to get any response. If you can think of a time that you were at either a networking event or making a stop at a local automobile dealer, here’s … [Read more...] about How to Do A Lousy Job at Business Networking Follow-up
Networking Self-Doubts: Networking with a Big Elephant
What is the single biggest mistake keeping people tied to losing in business networking? … [Read more...] about Networking Self-Doubts: Networking with a Big Elephant