For my birthday this year, I am getting something really cool – a social media conference right here in Dayton. “Yea, Just what I always wanted, a conference!” No, the conference was not put on for that reason, but it is a nice coincidence. The event is called SummitUp, it will take place on October […]
Seek First to Understand
Posted on July 30, 2009 //
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Habit 5, Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood, is a continuation of Habit 4, Think Win/Win. It is the idea that to truly think win/win, one must start with listening. Thus the idea that one should seek first to understand, then to be […]
Use RSS to Get More from LinkedIn
Posted on June 11, 2009 //
LinkedIn is a great tool for keeping track of your contacts, researching individuals and organizations, finding employment and employees, asking questions and getting answers, and better understanding the professional world. As you add followers, it can be a bit of a challenge to keep up with everything. Sure you can check out the weekly summary […]
Friends
Posted on March 31, 2009 //
Noted sales author Jeffrey Gitomer stated the value of friends like this. “All things being equal, people want to do business with their friends.” “All things being not so equal, people STILL want to do business with their friends.” “Connecting is all about your friendliness, your ability to engage, and your willingness to give value […]
Voices – Episode 7: Elizabeth Riley
Posted on August 18, 2008 //
Elizabeth Riley is one of the most well connected people I know. She knows how to network; she knows people; and she knows what it takes to run a small business. Elizabeth and her husband Michael own the West Carrollton based business, Insignia Signs. In a time and place where the business climate is difficult […]
Guiding Growth
Posted on August 13, 2008 //
For my money, the best regularly scheduled networking event in Dayton is the Dayton Chamber Breakfast Briefing. Month after month, the series delivers top notch speakers, attracts a great cross section of community leaders, and offers a chance to break bread and sip coffee while enjoying the picturesque view from the top of the Kettering […]
Leverage LinkedIn with RSS
Posted on June 23, 2008 //
What if your number one competitor took away your number one client? How much would you pay to know that they might be in conversation with one another? Well, if you use LinkedIn and combine it with RSS you can discover a wealth of information about your friends, your clients, and your colleagues that might […]
Help! I Need Somebody…
Posted on June 4, 2008 //
Do you live in or around Dayton, Ohio? Are you interested in spending an hour or two per month making new connections and sharpening your professional skills – all while making a huge difference in the lives of people in need of help? If so, please consider volunteering to help the Epilepsy Foundation of Western […]