April 2007
Art of Networking |
Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and Six Degrees of Separation
Why believing one myth can lead to business failure.
What do Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and Six Degrees of Separation have in common? People all around the world believe in them. But, since I don't wish to do an exposé on Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny, I'm going to leave those icons alone. I want to talk about Six Degrees of Separation. This is the widely-held belief that we are all connected to each other through, at most, six intermediary connections or people.
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but it's just not true. In fact, it is a widespread urban legend. | Read this article
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Only You Can Make the Difference!
How to build lasting and successful business relationships.
The key to your life and business is relationships.
But at a time when busyness prevails and relationships are difficult to develop and maintain, there are three things you should never forget in the client building process:
1. Be clear that you make the difference in every situation. Know why people work with you. Ask those with whom you have the best relationships why they work with you; then develop your Personal Value Statement™. | Read this article
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Lifetime Relationships Mean Lifetime Business
How networking helps you lead a fulfilling life during your senior years.
If you knew you'd live to 100, how would you change your life? Would you make more friends, exercise more, save more money, visit your chiropractor more regularly, or change your retirement plan?
The fact is centenarians are one of the fastest-growing segments of the population in the United States, and the chance of you becoming one is growing. In my new book, The 100 Year Lifestyle, I talk about how to strategically plan for and embrace this miraculous longevity we've been given. Will you be prepared, or will you outlive your assets, your career, and your social network? | Read this article
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No Dummies Needed
Self-employment may be just your ticket.
The coolest career may be the one you create for yourself. And while there are mountains of books guiding entrepreneurs to successful self-employment, the best advice revolves around five basic concepts. | Read the article
