An unwillingness to invest time in building professional relationships can limit your career. Here are some ways to reduce the stress of developing a robust network. Adrianne Koteen/TEDx SF/Flickr Question: How many introverts does it take to hold a meeting? Answer: Two… as long as they both have laptops and Internet connections!* If you are…
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How to Attend a Conference as Yourself
I often feel awkward when I go to a conference. Reluctant to sidle up to a stranger and introduce myself, I roam, like I did at college parties, self-conscious, seltzer water in hand, not fitting in. In the midst of a sea of people chatting away enthusiastically, I am uncomfortable and alone. But when my…
Why You Should Give Your Work Away for Free
If you’re not devoting a small percentage of your time to working for free, you’re making a big mistake. If you don’t devote a small percentage of your time to working for free, you’re making a mistake. Whoa, wait, hold on a second. Sheathe your sword of value. Don’t go all cold-blooded capitalist on me….
7 Networking Tips for Women Owners
Want to grow your business? Do what men do. Have big networks filled with people who can connect you to money, markets and talent. At this point in history, men entrepreneurs (on average) are more successful than women entrepreneurs (on average) at growing their businesses. To be as successful as the boys, you don’t have…
5 Tricks from a LinkedIn Jedi
The man who wrote the book on LinkedIn shares his secrets to becoming an expert social networker. David Gowel has made many career transitions:from civilian to military, from military to academic, and finally from academic to entrepreneurship. Along the way, Gowel used LinkedIn to achieve each step; an experience, he says, that has made him…
Top 5 Most Common Networking Mistakes
Still trying to tap your network for favors before you’ve offered anything yourself? Big mistake. Everyone tries to network, but few people do it well, often making the same basic mistakes. Here’s what not to do when you’re trying to expand or leverage your network: 1. Try to take before you give. The goal of…
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