I’ve never forgotten a story Meg Wheatley told in a workshop many years ago. It came back to me recently with force because I’m facing some tough climbs I hadn’t envisioned. If you feel stuck or frustrated, it may speak to you as well. As pioneers gathered along the Missouri River for the 2000 mile …
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Six Alternatives to the Dreaded Elevator Pitch
I’ve always hated the idea of an elevator pitch. There is something so off-putting about the image of accosting someone who is just trying to get from one place to another and in 30 seconds telling him or her why you or your idea is so wonderful. Yet, as Dan Pink argues in his book …
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Why Networking Works—An Answer You Don’t Expect
You hear all the time that networking is effective—I even said it myself a few blog posts back. But have you ever wondered why networking works so well? I stumbled across an answer reading Charles Duhigg’s fascinating book, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Business and Life http://charlesduhigg.com/ . The …
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Networking: Boon or Bane
If you’ve ever looked for a job or started a new business, you have heard ad infinitum (some would say ad nauseum) the vital role networking plays in landing a job or new client. Effective networking is by far the best method to unearth job leads and referrals. It connects you with potential customers or …
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Getting Through a Job Transition Successfully
“I can’t seem to focus—it’s taking me three times as long to get anything done.” “One day I feel fine, the next I’m in a panic.” “It’s strange, the day just seems to go by and at the end of it I haven’t accomplished anything I set out to do.” “No one will hire me, …
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