How To Work a Room® | Author / SpeakerHire Susan
Maybe in the 60th anniversary revival of Fiddler, they will sing “Networker, Networker, cast out your net . . . match me a match, that I won’t forget. . . .”
And we must never forget to acknowledge those networkers who have made referrals and matches for us.
Prepare for hybrid or in person events by having a self introduction
Based on the classic HOW TO WORK A ROOM®. DO… 1. RSVP and say “yes” and SHOW UP! 2. Focus Your Conversation on the Event: The season is the reason. Bring your O.A.R. Start with small talk and what you have in common: (Weather, Covid, favorite teams, books, movies etc). *Observe — The venue, food […]
So, you think “networking” is a new phenomenon? a growing trend? a buzz word? Well, it has existed since time immemorial. Proof: “No room at the inn? Can you recommend a barn … with a manger?” Sound familiar? Referrals, recommendations and shared information are the foundation upon which civilization has been built. The community concept […]
As the author of best-selling classic, The Secrets of Savvy Networking, I find there’s little value in reinforcing the “ you don’t have a network” premise. I have a different premise about networks. We ALL have them! BUT we must identify our network before we can grow it. Family, classmates from grade school, high school […]
I had to make a decision. My heart is heavy. Do I blithely go about the business of my business…including writing this blogpost; ignoring the MIGHTY Elephant in the room? Or do I speak up in memory of the Buffalo residents in a supermarket and 19 fourth graders with their 2 teachers, and Tulsa doctors […]
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It’s been an indescribable two years since the Corona Virus created the pandemonium of a pandemic! Returning to the “new ABnormal” (a phrase I’ve used for almost that long) has contributed to our anxiety and feeling we are “rusty” in social situations. Many of us are returning to workplaces, meetings, family celebrations, conferences and concerts. […]
We think people are “lucky” but they often make decisions, take actions, avoid traps that make them “APPEAR” to have luck. Those that do generally have three of more of the Eight Tracks of Luck.
When I was a teacher we knew that in the 7th year, we were entitled to a Sabbatical to renew, recharge and replenish our education, interests and experiences. It was based on the “On the 7th day, he rested” formula. By the time I had taught seven years, the world changed and so did honoring […]
