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Find More Success at Networking Events by Setting Goals

Jen Lawrence

Imagine how different this would look and feel if you set goals before attending the event. To make the most of networking events and the relationships you form, set goals for your time there. This may seem simple, but creating a few clear goals will ensure you’re spending time and energy in the right conversations and presentations.

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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

Success

Relax and be present in the conversation. Be present in the conversation and the other person will notice. When you let down your guard, you’re more likely to have more genuine and productive conversations that turn into meaningful connections and not just another business card for the drawer. — Compliment and shift.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

Presentation Development. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. Once you’re confident that everything is in order, then you can include the website address on your resume, business cards, social media profiles (especially LinkedIn), and professional association profiles.

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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

Success

Everything from the title on my business card to the location of the building fed my notion of success. The goal is to get in touch with whatever is making our current situation feel too constricting or just plain wrong. When you do that, it puts you in the present. It makes you more sensitive to context and perspective.

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Session 4 - Wednesday, Sept 28, 2011

Office Dynamics

We attendees all got busy networking, exchanging business cards, talking and laughing as we chatted easily over lunch. The speakers told the participants that in order to break status quo, we must be courageous and commit to our goals. Our goals provide focus to move forward toward the focus of the organization.

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10 Sites for Quotations

Ian's Messy Desk

And a plus: A list of sources for quotations to use in presentations from Presentation Zen. Related articles by Zemanta WikiQuote Screensaver – Add Interesting Quotes To Your Screensaver (vikitech.com) Related Posts: Quote Create an Online Business Card links for 2006-08-09 Communication , Writing Did you enjoy this post?

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Keys to Effective Networking

Office Dynamics

Such was the case last week when my long-time friend and Las Vegas BNI ( Business Network International ) Director Leslie Taylor presented a speech that outlined a simply brilliant model for building effective relationships. A particular personal goal they’ve accomplished? Thank you Leslie! Do they have a “bucket list?”