Can a handshake have a big impact on a first impression? Here is why it’s important! I wrote a book with two friends, Frank DeRaffele Jr and Dr. Ivan Misner, based on a 12,000 person survey. Many people left comments about business networking, things they liked, were challenged by, or just wanted us to know.…
Month: June 2010
Relationships, Responsibility and Forigiveness
FRIENDS WHO CARE ABOUT YOU ARE HARD TO FIND AND SHOULD BE HELD ONTO EVEN WHEN ONE SCREWS UP. THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR OPEN HONEST COMMUNICATION AND FORGIVENESS. THE HARDEST PART IS THE OPEN HONEST COMMUNICATION, AND ASKING FOR FORGIVENESS THEN GIVING IT! I wrote the above statement and posted in on my Facebook…
What is Your Networking Plan?
Do you have a networking plan and if so do you know how to spend your time effectively? One of the first things I work with my clients on is the proper use of Networking, as well as the best ways to use their time and energy when they are networking. Over the last 15…
Know How to Help Your Network
Do you know how to help your network? Here I will share with you my tips for really helping the people in your network! In his book Business By Referral, Dr. Misner discusses the importance of knowing what is important to the people in your network. He developed the GAINS Profile as way to help…
Tell Your Story...People Want to Know
Do you tell your story? Here is why telling your story matters and why people do want to know! A few weeks ago I walked into a little shop downtown called Arts a Poppin. It was one of those places that sell all kinds of locally created art work. As is always the case in…