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Unforgettable First Impressions Part 2: It's All About Them!
Jean de la Bruyere said, “The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own cleverness i

Have We Met Before? What to Do When You Can't Remember Who Your're Talking To
You see him from across the room. You know him, but you can’t remember how you know him. Now you have a problem: you want to break the ice but your uncertainty is holding you back. Uh oh, he’s hea

The 4 Actions of Awesome Hospitality
These Actions of Awesome Hospitality™ will help you manifest the power of approachability through your organizational front porches.AWESOME ACTION #1: Go Beyond the Door My friend, Pastor Bob Farr of

Unforgettable First Impressions Part 4: Become a Social Gift Giver
Do you ever wonder why single people give flowers, wine, candy or mix CD’s on first dates?Bingo! Because they want to get lucky!Just kidding. They bring gifts because they want make a great first im

Why Aren't You Talking to Me?
Your nonverbal communication talks before you do. Only seven percent of interpersonal communication is transmitted verbally—the remaining ninety-three percent speaks for itself.And, because nonverbal

The Answer to Your Worst Networking Nightmare
Imagine you just met your ideal client at a networking event. He’s friendly, has great ideas and could use a valuable person like you to help grow his business. Not to mention, he’s the kind of pers

10 Effective Ways to Remember Names
Sigmund Freud says “a person’s name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten.” Feelings of embarrassment and social ineptitude are conveyed through this forgetfulness, and unfor

Hey, Who's the New Guy? How to Make Guests and First Timers Feel Welcome
The New Guy is a person we all know. And regardless of age, gender, race or personality – spotting The New Guy and stepping onto their front porch is your duty as an existing member of any organizati

How to Generate More Business by Telling People What You Do
What do you tell people when asked what you do? Many small business owners and independent professionals repeatedly miss great opportunities to generate new business or develop leads by answering the

The 4 Attitudes of Awesome Hospitality
Hospitality relates to the Latin term philoxenia, or “the love of strangers.” And stranger is defined as “someone with whom you have not yet been acquainted.” Therefore, your objective as a builder

The Five Step Formula For Getting Prospects to Call You
Are you tired of prospecting for new business?Are you sick of networking, begging for referrals, or spending a small fortune on advertisements that produce little results?Wouldn't it be nice if you co

How to Organize a Successful Bad Sweater Party
"Hey Scott, would you like to go to a Bad Sweater Party this weekend?”“A what party?!” I said.“A Bad Sweater Party. Wait a minute…you mean to tell me you’ve never been to a Bad Sweater Party before?”

Putting The Fun Back In Networking
Networking is one of the most important skills a person can attain to be successful... in anything. I only recently realized that people don’t know how to do it. Or they are uncomfortable with it an

Why Can't I Remember Your Name?
You’re terrible with names. You forget someone’s name within ten seconds of their introduction, and it embarrasses you. In fact, it’s possible you won’t even approach someone whose name you have for

Unforgettable First Impressions Part 1: Discover the CPI
People like others whom they are like. So if you want to make a flawless first impression, it is your duty to discover what you have in common with every person you talk to.The 6 Essential Elements f

34 Power Affirmations for Networking with the Affluent
Here are 34 affirmations I have created after studying the book "Networking with the Affluent" by Dr. Thomas Stanley. Even though the book is targeted to sales people, I believe that it is to everyone

How to Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Conversational Wheel
Think about the last time you feel asleep behind the wheel. Dangerous, isn’t it? Even if it’s just for a split second, nodding off while driving puts you and the other drivers at risk.But even when

Come Home Rich - How to Get the Most out of Your Next Conference
Success in your career depends upon how well you manage your professional development. A prime source of this development comes from being a member of a professional association that relates to your

Online Business Networking: How Personal is Too Personal?
Online networking has opened up some fantastic business opportunities for solo entrepreneurs. You can open an account with one of the major online business networks such as Ryze, and get to know indus

Building Business Relationships in a Roomful of Strangers
You approach a stranger at an association meeting or industry conference with you arm outstretched and say: “Hi. My name is…..” And you’re off and running.There’s an art to successful networking an

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