Making Connections



The importance of being social

The real value of social media lies in connecting with people outside of your close circle of friends.
2011, September

Networking: Some bosses get it, others don’t

There are three kinds of bosses when it comes to their approach to networking: those who get it, those who don’t and those who want the networking glory all for themselves.
2011, August

Men savvier networkers than women

Business networking site LinkedIn, which analysed information from members in 13 countries, found men were the overwhelming winners in networking.
2011, August

Uh-oh moments test us

Networking: How to respond when things go awry
2011, July

Hit the right note with your short elevator pitch

Your personal pitch needs to accomplish two things: Explain why you are different from everyone else and prove that you can deliver results.
2011, April

Be genuine; the money will follow

Networking: There are ways to avoid being cheesy and salesy
2011, March

Hug or a handshake?

Greeting business contacts with grace
2011, February

Dos and don’ts for proper netiquette

Excerpt from Seven Days to Online Networking (JIST © 2008)
2011, January



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