There are so many more of those networking events and opportunities in December because of the Holiday Season. The problem for many of us is the fear of facing that room full of strangers and engaging them in useful conversation. I have two ways to help you today. First, I’ve written an article describing my [...]

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I was honoured recently to be interviewed by my speaking colleague Randall Craig on his web tv program, Professionally Speaking TV. He did such a good job of discussing the various aspects of communication at work, and my views on them, that I wanted you to see the interview. It lasts about an hour, and [...]

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At a networking event, have you ever found yourself in conversation with someone whose area of expertise totally stumps you? Here are some suggestions on how to make the most of an opportunity. First, don’t try to wing it, because you’ll make mistakes and look foolish. Why would you want to fake it anyway? There’s [...]

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 “Don’t reserve your best behavior for special occasions. You can’t have two sets of manners, two social codes — one for those you admire and want to impress, another for those whom you consider unimportant. You must be the same to all people.” —Lillian Eichler Watson, writer

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I haven’t written much about networking since I started Communi-keys as a blog, so this week I’m giving you my 5 easy tips to be more successful in your networking efforts. 1. The most important networking skill is listening. Instead of worrying about what you can talk about, think about what you can ask others [...]

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