Work That Room

According to the Stanford Shyness Clinic, 93 % of American adults dread walking into a room full of people, especially strangers. That is a very high statistic, particularly for people who want to develop business through making connections.  It takes a concerted effort to jump the fears and put yourself out there.  However, just like…

Using Linked In to Win

Social media has become an expected tool to use in enhancing relationships.  With close to 75 million members,  Linked In has quickly turned  into the go-to social networking site.  Generally speaking, people are using LinkedIn exclusively for business networking, building connections one invitation at a time. There is also opportunity to create company profiles and discussion…

Building Relationships for a Lifetime

I often cover the topic of relationship building within the context of business development– a topic I hold in very high regard. Relationships are key in everything we do.  Being connected to people we like keeps us vibrant.  It helps us strive to be our best and produce results.  Here are a few tips for…