When you attend a networking event do you have a goal? Do you know when you're successful and when you're not?Before you walk in the door of your next event give some thought to what you'd like to accomplish. What will make attending this event a really productive use of your time? Read more »

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 »

If you've been actively networking for a while you know that it is indeed a small world. Here in Austin this is especially true as everyone seems to know everyone else, at least within a degree or two. This has its positives and its negatives.At the end of the day your reputation is gold, and you've got to protect it. Good or bad people WILL talk about you.So what do you do? How does one protect their reputation? Read more »