Making Connections: Networking Tips for Extroverts
Extroverts appear to have an advantage when it comes to networking, at least on the surface. Their innate propensity for making relationships and approaching strangers seems ideal for gatherings like conferences and job fairs. Extroverts are known for their gregariousness and propensity to dominate conversations, yet these traits can occasionally backfire. For advice on how […]
Manner Monday: Triple-Threat
In the entertainment world, there is a well-known phrase people often use when referring to the singer/actor/dancer who stands out head and shoulders above the rest; the person everyone is referring to is known as the ‘triple-threat’. Basically, they can sing, dance AND act…and they do all three REALLY well. Triple-Threat When it comes to […]
Smart Networking with your Smart Phone
I have had the great pleasure of meeting industry leaders over the past six months as part of the research for the book that I am now writing. Prior to that I always met new people for my sales and business leadership roles at a large corporation. Either way, I love to meet new people […]
How to Create a Corporate Culture of Innovation
If you want your company to be innovative, you need a support system for innovation. Seems a little obvious, right? Maybe not. This Global Innovation 1000 study shows that one key thing innovative companies have in common is a culture that supports innovation. However, only half of the companies surveyed have this kind of culture. Wow. Here’s what the study […]
Being a Pretend-extrovert: Networking Tips for Introverts
For introverts, the idea of professional networking—particularly in a face-to-face scenario—is a daunting one well outside the typical shy, quiet person’s comfort zone. But as introvert expert Susan Cain points out in her 16-point Manifesto, “Sometimes it helps to be a pretend-extrovert. There’s always time to be quiet later.” Take her wisdom to heart and […]
Job Automation vs. Human Skills & Interaction at Work
As robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to advance in the coming decade the prospect of job automation will increase significantly. This will mean many jobs lost. Yet it will provide us an opportunity to create jobs as well. The prime consideration in this job creation will be that these jobs need to be ones […]
