Looking for an easy way to add value for someone in your network? Nominate them for something!There's simply no shortage of awards, events and other honors that are looking for great nominees. The recognition you can bring a friend simply by nominating them is considerable, and who knows. They might even win! Read more »

I can't believe that in nearly 5 years of blogging I've not yet written about being a connector. I guess it's never too late to start.All of the great networkers I know are also great connectors. Connecting is probably the highest impact thing a networker can do, and it takes so little effort.So how does one become a connector? Read more »

Just so we're crystal clear I'm not talking about prostitution here!What I'm talking about is what you do personally to sell yourself. Whether you're a consultant, a speaker, looking to advance your career or land your next job you're going to have to sell yourself. Even if you've got an incredible network who made the perfect referral and got you in the door as the best and only solution it's still going to be up to YOU to close the deal. Read more »

One of the greatest networking relationships you can build is with a mentor. Getting to know someone who's been there done that down the road you'd like to travel can be incredibly helpful. So how does one go about finding a mentor?In my experience these types of relationships just sort of happen, and there's not been a ton of formality around them. Read more »