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Casual Articles - My Biggest Challenge In Business Networking Is Me
People make up your business. Without them, there would be no products, communication, management, or customers. Those who work within the company (internal customers) need to have a clear understandi
On the other hand, when I'm not worrying about *my* image, my focus and attention can be (and usually is) directed 100% towards other people and the conversations we're having.
And not surprisingly, I present a much better "image" by doing so.
I'm not suggest
There are a few businesses that do not have a need for managing their business operations. And they are just a few. So few, I can not think of a business that does not have some sort activity they do
But a curious thing happened.
As I was writing, I made a typo and ended up with an very interesting title: My Biggest Challenge In Business Networking Is Me (it was supposed to be "My Biggest Challenge In Business Networking Is Meeting New People".)
Well, this was too good a topic to pass up. So let's talk about how we can be our biggest challenge!
We are told, and many of us believe, that we need to behave a certain way, dress a certain way, talk about or not talk about certain things, when it comes to business networking.
I disagree.
This is one very simple way we can become our own biggest networking challenge.
Think about it.
Where is your attention and focus, when you're trying to "present a professional image"? (And whose definition of "professional" is it anyway?)
For instance, I know that when I'm trying to be "professional", all my attention goes towards "being professional", leaving very little for conversations or other people.
This is NOT a good thing in business networking!
On the other hand, when I'm not worrying about *my* image, my focus and attention can be (and usually is) directed 100% towards other people and the conversations we're having.
And not surprisingly, I present a much better "image" by doing so.
I'm not suggesti
Employers forced out of offices by the Attack on America and employees fearful of future attacks of airplanes or anthrax are using technology to get the job done. Telecommuting, a trend of the past dec
Well, this was too good a topic to pass up. So let's talk about how we can be our biggest challenge!
We are told, and many of us believe, that we need to behave a certain way, dress a certain way, talk about or not talk about certain things, when it comes to business networking.
I disagree.
This is one very simple way we can become our own biggest networking challenge.
Think about it.
Where is your attention and focus, when you're trying to "present a professional image"? (And whose definition of "professional" is it anyway?)
For instance, I know that when I'm trying to be "professional", all my attention goes towards "being professional", leaving very little for conversations or other people.
This is NOT a good thing in business networking!
On the other hand, when I'm not worrying about *my* image, my focus and attention can be (and usually is) directed 100% towards other people and the conversations we're having.
And not surprisingly, I present a much better "image" by doing so.
I'm not suggest
From medical assistants to physicians the medical field has always offered wonderful career opportunities. This activity field will always provide job security and great income as the demand is growing
I disagree.
This is one very simple way we can become our own biggest networking challenge.
Think about it.
Where is your attention and focus, when you're trying to "present a professional image"? (And whose definition of "professional" is it anyway?)
For instance, I know that when I'm trying to be "professional", all my attention goes towards "being professional", leaving very little for conversations or other people.
This is NOT a good thing in business networking!
On the other hand, when I'm not worrying about *my* image, my focus and attention can be (and usually is) directed 100% towards other people and the conversations we're having.
And not surprisingly, I present a much better "image" by doing so.
I'm not suggest
The phone rings and you have a very unhappy person on the line. Your order went out late, was damaged, incorrect and the customer has a deadline he’s bound to miss because of it. It ripples because th
For instance, I know that when I'm trying to be "professional", all my attention goes towards "being professional", leaving very little for conversations or other people.
This is NOT a good thing in business networking!
On the other hand, when I'm not worrying about *my* image, my focus and attention can be (and usually is) directed 100% towards other people and the conversations we're having.
And not surprisingly, I present a much better "image" by doing so.
I'm not suggest
There are many myths or limiting beliefs out there regarding just what it takes to start up your own home-based business. It is the belief these myths are the truth that kills off people's desire to pur
On the other hand, when I'm not worrying about *my* image, my focus and attention can be (and usually is) directed 100% towards other people and the conversations we're having.
And not surprisingly, I present a much better "image" by doing so.
I'm not suggesting that you be sloppy or rude (and if you're reading this article, you're probably neither).
What I am saying is just be yourself.
Don't believe me? I dare you to try it out! See what happens.
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