The Oops Has this ever happened to you at a networking event…? You introduce yourself and the other person shakes your hand and states their name. You shake your head, acknowledging their existence and then…Oops! What was that person’s name again? Hey, it...
First of all, let me say: WOW. I just returned from the Inside Edge 2013 Conference in Washington D.C., put on by the fabulously talented Angelique Rewers, The Corporate Agent. Held at the beautiful Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, I found the event to...
While speaking with a few of my business friends the other day, I was quite shocked to hear that most of them had never given much thought to the idea of networking while flying. So many missed opportunities! Sure, there’s always the fear of accidentally engaging The...
Ah, the holidays: the perfect time for food, fun – and networking! No doubt you have a few networking events on your calendar during this busy holiday season. The great part about networking in the month of December: it means the New Year is fast approaching – and...
Last month at The Branding Spot, I received a lot of great feedback on my Business Card Psychology 101 post, so I was inspired to expand upon the topic even further! I previously discussed two types of business card people (The Enthusiast and The Detractor). ...
The Japanese are very particular about the ritual surrounding the exchange of business cards. The business card (or meishi) is presented face up while bowing down, with both hands on either side of the card, showing respect. The recipient then bows down to accept...
