While the September 15th article, The Best Ways to Network at Party, in Wall Street Journal offered some good suggestions on body language when attending a party, some of the advice, characterizations and suggestions are not the best. I also found other issues —that would have added value and important “tips”—were not included. As promised […]
The “Thank You Note” of Note
Posted on August 19, 2015 //
There has been much focus recently about the lost art of the handwritten thank-you note. Many of us have lowered our standards to accepting a text that says “thank you”. Sorry folks; that doesn’t cut it. I strenuously propose that we reverse the trend. Let’s stop making excuses for people who won’t (not “can’t”) take […]
“Lucky” 13 Top Networking Secrets for Success
Posted on April 30, 2015 //
For those who are dismissive and critical of networking and even disdain the term, I suggest a shift in attitude. Whatever word you choose to use, the process we have come to call “networking” has existed since time in memorial. Whether it was the people who recommended a barn with a manger, the farmers who […]
“Watercooler” Conversation Is NOT Chit Chat
Posted on January 9, 2015 //
Small Talk Counts Reading business magazines, social research and trade journals gives clarity to many issues. One fairly recent finding may have surprised a few efficiency experts, but not smart and savvy executives. According to an article in Psychology Today on The Watercooler Effect, cohesion contributes to both productivity and job satisfaction. It reflects […]
