When I ask delegates what are the key personal traits required to be an effective networker SELF-CONFIDENCE is mentioned very quickly. However I believe when you walk into that room full of strangers SELF-ESTEEM is more important. What is self-esteem?… Read More »Self -esteem – v – self-confidence
Every time I present on networking skills I learn more…from my delegates. I worked with a lovely group of people from the law firm Penningtons today. One delegate suggested, “When you know you are going to make a follow up… Read More »Always learning…when you teach
I havejust had the pleasure and privilege of working with my friend Kenny Harris of Headsurf.Having spent lots of time in his former life in ad agencies he understands a bit about ‘thinking outside the box’ and ‘why don’t we… Read More »Be creative…listen to an expert
For 52 years my father got up every morning at 5:30 a.m., except Sunday, andwent to work. For 52 years he returned home at 5:30 p.m., like clockwork,for dinner at 6:00 p.m. I never remember my father taking a “night… Read More »This is sad…but a great lesson…for me and you?
dark damp cellar? I did today and it was great fun. I presented in in ‘Underground Edinburgh’ affectionately known as the Caves. Have a look at this site and the pictures where I presented to 50 people from Clydesdale Bank.… Read More »Now I’ve seen it all. Have you ever presented in a
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The people who came on day two were even less day one. “Was I bothered?” Yes a little more would have been better. BUT you have to make the best of what you have. We chatted to as many passer-by’s… Read More »Reflections from our time at the Solicitors Exhibition
We exhibited today at the Solicitor Group Exhibition at the NEC. It was a costly affair but I believe the return on our investment will be high. Why? Because we worked the stand! We stopped as many passer-bys as follows… Read More »How to lose megabucks at an exhibition
I attended a charity business lunch and had a most enjoyable time. But that was all. The speaker was dire and the format left little opportunities for informal networking as it was a sit down lunch. I kept looking for… Read More »You can’t win them all…but you can try
Your clients pay your salary so think about how to manage, nay exceed their expectations. Here are 12 ideas 1. Admit……mistakes2. Ask for……complaints3. Ask often……how are we doing?4. Call……clients for no reason5. Acknowledge……letters and information sent through the post6. Cure……regular… Read More »A dozen way to exceed clients’ expectations…+2
