This article will discuss how to not get funny faces when meeting someone new. Become instantly memorable with new connections and stand out as yourself. Here is the story. The Story Last Summer I surveyed my Idea Lemon audience the following question, When you ask to meet someone for the first time (this could be a professional connection, a friendly encounter, or even a date) what do you…
It may take some practice to feel truly confident in your skin at networking events, but once you do, you’ll be practically unstoppable.…
Are you feeling stuck in your career as a young professional? Are you frustrated with the lack of opportunities available to you? If so, you aren’t alone. As the world becomes more competitive, it’s becoming harder and harder to find a job opportunity with decent chances of getting hired. But don’t worry…there are ways to get ahead, and we’re here to help. Remember: No one is born good…
Aspiring entrepreneurs are well-advised to focus the lion’s share of their attention on becoming a reliable, consistent expert in a specific niche. If you dream of scaling the lofty heights of entrepreneurship, it’s also imperative that you start as soon as possible. The longer you take to get started, the further behind you’ll fall in the race to be first to market. Fortunately, there are practical steps you…
Virtual networking is nothing new. There are some significant factors of online professional networking that have been around so long.…
Entrepreneurship requires you to admit you can’t do everything on your own. Fortunately, seeking help will be your company’s competitive advantage.…
Relationship building and networking are important to entrepreneurs, but they may not come easy. No, it’s not just you: Americans across the board are becoming lonelier. According to a Cigna study released last May, 46 percent of American adults say they always or sometimes feel alone. Just 53 percent say they experience meaningful in-person interactions, like engaging in a deep conversation with a friend or family member, on…
How often have we heard that relationships are our greatest asset without seeing behaviors that back it up? Real business success is extremely difficult without building great relationships. So it’s time invest! As we discussed in Part 1, practicing your social, communication and emotional skill sets is absolutely critical to getting better at the relationship building process. It’s also necessary to practice those skills in the right places to build…
Everything we accomplish in life is with or through other people. No one does it alone. Name one person that succeeded at anything completely by himself without any help?! Our ability to connect, build and deepen relationships has been proven to play a major role in both our success and happiness. And inside everyone is a core need to belong, it’s in our DNA. On the other hand, disconnection…
Have you ever woke up one day and decided to take a vacation? You don’t really know where you’re going, who you’re going to meet, what you’re going to do or where you’re going to stay when you get there but you’re excited that you have the ability to jump on a plane to somewhere whenever you want headed to where ever you desire at that moment. Two…
