By Mindy Selinger
This is the beginning of a running collection of bad name tag examples. I wish that I had started collecting them earlier. A missed opportunity was the woman with a scrolling LED powered “banner” type name tag that was positioned at the center of a well-supported V-Neck sweater. What was her name or her business? I don’t know. The position of that tag and the length of its message was too much for me. She said the tag was placed “close to her heart.” Whatever. But as you will see, men can be guilty of poor placement choices, as well…
2010 Elevator Speech Challenge
Lights…Camera…ACTION! Get ready for the annual return of the Great Elevator Speech Challenge. No professional videography required, a simple cellphone video or screen-top webcam will do….It’s the message that counts. Pop it onto YouTube, send us the link and get a hundred of your closest friends to vote for you and you’re in! Rally your group…make it a local promotion…leverage us! read on…
Recession Proof Your Network
Ok, Everyone – take a deep breath, hit the Reset Button, & fasten your seat belt…there still may be a few bumps ahead…(or NOT!). The quickest way I know to stir things up is to pick up the phone and CONNECT. And what better time than at the first of the year? It’s the perfect “excuse” to re-establish old bonds and forge new alliances. Here’s an article I wrote a couple of years ago when the economy first started tanking. Perhaps it will find a new audience who will find it helpful. Warning…I quote Spiro T. Agnew!
Meet My Network
by Mindy Selinger
Are you a networking Collector or are you on the more choosy, discrimating side? With the growing popularity of online networking we tend to boast of how many connections, “friends” & followers we have. But does this in itself make us better networkers? There are strong opinions on both sides. I’ve always said that your network is like a dowery you take into a business relationship…but how large of a network can any one person effectively manage?
Networking Qwik Tip – Clear The Trees
By Mindy Selinger
The majority of all the information & resources you need in order to be successful is within your reach, lurking in the background waiting to be discovered. Sometimes we get so busy and so focused on one aspect of our business that we “can’t see the forest for the trees”. A good PowerPartner looks out for you and recognizes opportunities, then shares them with you. Recently,
Networking Qwik Tip – Who’s Listening?
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published book Face-to-Face Networking Skills in a Social Media World
It’s Who Listens
Is a speaker presentation event worth your time? Consider this: Your personal interest in the speaker or the topic is not as important as the attendees. Consider the audience…who are they? Bankers? New Home Buyers?
