Just like we've tried to improve the typical networking event experience through our NetStorming efforts we now have our sights on Happy Hours. Our members have been asking us to start a happy hour series. To be honest I've been reluctant until now because of the negligible networking value most happy hours provide. Read more »

It's possible that I'm writing my thoughts on this topic in the wrong venue as I assume most who read this are looking to become better networkers and do so in a positive and respectful way. Whether that's true or not I hope that my thoughts and the resulting conversation will prove to be helpful. Read more »

Sometimes I worry that these networking tips are too basic or simplistic. Yet so much of good networking is about getting lots of little things right, and many of the little things are really just common sense. Unfortunately I repeatedly see misses on some of the most basic little things. Read more »

The most successful networkers adopt a mindset that is all about the person sitting across the table from them. Most people I know, myself included, think about and consider themselves first. So it's a bit unnatural to try and think of another persons needs first. Ironically the more you're able to adopt this kind of mindset the better your own results and successes become. Read more »