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Category Archives: Networking
Craft Your Elevator Pitch
What do you say when you have just 30 seconds to make a lasting impression? Don’t get caught tongue-tied. Be brief, specific, and memorable. Craft an elevator pitch with these tips from Ching Valdezco:
Advice For Startups From The Trade Show Trenches
You had a great idea. You knew it met an important need in the marketplace. You pulled together a group of friends to design and perfect the product. You understand both the market for the product and the competition. You … Continue reading
Posted in Communication Skills, Innovation, Networking, Uncategorized
Crafting An Interesting Story From A Boring Game
Good morning! Did you watch the Super Bowl Sunday night? While the pundits predicted it would be a close game, they didn’t predict a defensive struggle between two high-powered offenses. Translation? The game was “meh” – the lowest scoring Super … Continue reading
Take Your Storytelling Game From Good To Great: Lessons From The Super Bowl
This NFL post-season is already full of stories – just look at the two overtime victories in the conference finals leading up to the Super Bowl. Exultant victors! Crushed losers!! Unfair calls!!! That’s why people tune in – the sriracha … Continue reading
Startups And Small Businesses: One Elevator Ride Can Change Everything
Elevators are cramped, slightly uncomfortable spaces at best. As you’re riding the elevator up to your office this morning, picture being joined by an interviewer and a camera crew. You’ve spent the last three or four years working on a … Continue reading
Bringing Back-To-School Night Back To Work: 5 Steps To Make The Most Of Your Relationships
When my son Sam was in second grade, I sat – really squatted – in a tiny chair in his classroom to hear his teacher – let’s call her Ms. Rose – talk to the gathered parents about the classroom … Continue reading
Posted in Meeting Skills, Networking, Uncategorized
5 Keys To Build Trust
Someone recently asked what I would consider a necessity for a module on building trust. I think about this topic a lot because there are so many things people can do to affect a positive or negative interaction with others, … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, Leadership Skills, Life Skills, Networking
If I Only Remember One Thing About You, What Do You Want It To Be?
When it comes to technology, I’m neither a gadget guy nor a Neanderthal. I’m happy to use the latest and greatest, as long as it’s easy and helps me get more done or enjoy the experience more. The difficulty is … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, Meeting Skills, Networking, Uncategorized
From Listing Skills To Leveraging Stories: How To Show, Not Tell, Your Value
It’s been a long year already. That’s not a comment on the political environment, but on your own schedule at work. You’ve accomplished a ton. You’ve been involved in some projects that were planned, and some that sprang out of … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Meeting Skills, Networking