The Networker
Build Your Skills: Networking Basics
Networking basics has several elements. Ask any successful business person and they will tell you that professional networking is one of the most important elements -- if not the most vital one – in moving your career forward. But even though it is so familiar among...
Tips for Businesses: Online Etiquette
In a world of constant connectivity and social media engagement, how you present yourself and handle important online tasks is extremely important for your business image. Angela Wolter (of Dot Marketing) and I shared a few tips at one of our luncheons several months...
Who are the Heroes that Matter?
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip: (You don't have to actually answer the questions, just read straight through, and you'll get the point) Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name the last five...
Maximizing First Impressions
Are we getting too casual in our work attire? Research suggests we are. An article by Robert Half at cpapracticeadvisor.com reports that 4% of accounting and finance employees dress very formal, 21% somewhat formal, 61% somewhat casual, and 13% very casual. The topic...
What’s your Leadership Philosophy?
I attended a leadership training recently and one of the exercises we did was to create our own personal leadership philosophy. I found going through the steps really helpful in solidifying what I valued and what my expectations were for myself and my organization. So...
The Power of the Name Badge
So what can the mighty badge do for you? Beyond being your business card, handshake, ad or even a closed deal, a name badge is your chance to make a name for yourself which is the key to success. Stretch out By way of self-disclosure and forgoing anonymity, wearing a...