So how can a time-strapped businessperson figure out which networking events she should attend and which she should let go by the wayside? By developing a networking strategy. Here are three easy — ...

Most of my clients cringe at the word “networking.” Networking can feel like an impersonal exchange of pleasantries at best, and an uncomfortable ask for a favor at worst. But, remember: 1) Most ...

The following excerpt is from Ivan Misner, Ph.D. and Brian Hilliard’s book Networking Like a Pro. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound What’s the easiest way to be seen as a bore? Talk ...

I don’t know who started it. But someone somewhere started the rumor that the only way to get a new job is to go to as many networking events as possible and network, network, network. Don’t get me ...

When it comes to networking, no one likes small talk. Sure, you’re asking basic questions to find a mutual link so that you have common ground–Wait, you’re from Boston? My sister lived there eight ...

To many, networking events sound as appealing as getting teeth pulled, but that doesn’t mean they have to be so dreadful. Instead, great networking is all about having questions ready that start ...

I am waiting for the day that someone comes to me and says “I love networking events, the bigger the better,” and “I love to make superficial small talk with strangers.” So far, no dice. Yet we know ...