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If you are looking for help in networking, check out the resources below.

October 21, 2019

Are You a Closet Introvert? Are you Ready to Come Out?

Are you a Closet Introvert? I am a closet introvert. Several years ago I came out of the closet and admitted to myself that I could no longer act like an extrovert all of the time without paying a penalty. That penalty was damaging to my health. If you met me in person, you would […]

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weak ties

July 11, 2018

Weak Ties versus Strong Ties in your Job Search [Updated]

Weak Ties versus Strong Ties Weak ties—or weak connections—in your network are more valuable than strong ties! WHAT? Weak ties are those people who you do not know well…those people with whom you only have a casual relationship. Wait a minute. Everyone has been telling you that you need to network and develop deep relationships […]

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Ask for what you want

July 31, 2017

“Advice” – The Magic Word in Managing Your Career

“Advice” is the Magic Word When someone comes to you and asks for some advice, do you ever turn them down? Probably not. In fact, you probably take it as a compliment! What is the best way to approach a contact for help with your career? Ask for advice? I use this in a larger […]

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date

June 14, 2017

Connecting on LinkedIn is Like Asking for a Date

My Connecting on LinkedIn is Like What? Have you considered that when you are connecting on LinkedIn you should follow the same rules that you used when you asked for a date? I have been married for over thirty years. My memories of dating are pretty vague but I do remember those awkward feelings when asking […]

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strategic networking connectors

April 10, 2017

Strategic Networking Playbook – Who, How and When!

Strategic Networking – or – Strategic Relationships Often when I talk about strategic networking, people will immediately think of networking events. Their palms will get sweaty as they would rather get a root canal surgery than walk into a room full of strangers. I now say strategic relationships because there is no relationship building at […]

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November 2, 2016

Discover the Power of Weak Ties After 50

Weak Ties Than Rejuvenate You are probably wondering, “What the heck are a weak ties and how can they help me rejuvenate my career?” Most of us who are in the 2nd half of life have had a hiccup or two within our careers sometime during the last 15 years. That includes me. I claim that, […]

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introverted sales guy

February 8, 2016

Introverted Sales Guy Job Search – Case Study

Introverted Sales Guy Did you say introverted sales guy? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Actually, it is not. I spent a good bit of 2015 working with Steve (not his real name). Steve is an introverted sales guy—or better known as an account manager. In the sales world, he was the “farmer.” He cultivated long-term relationships […]

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advice

July 9, 2013

Asking for AIR – Advice, Insights, and Recommendations

Advice, Insights, and Recommendations Frequently, when people use their contacts to try to change jobs or careers, they make one of several mistakes: They spend the whole time talking about themselves They spend the whole time asking questions the other person doesn’t feel comfortable answering They squander the opportunity and forget to meet their primary […]

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