Jim Dryburgh
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Fear and Relationships: Two More Tips for Value Based Networking
Very often, fear is what keeps us from maximizing our contacts with other people. Human beings are full of fears: fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of looking ignorant or stupid, fear of hearing that four letter word: NO. So, what do we do? We procrastinate, we rationalize: "Oh, he'll never agree to that, why bother asking, he'll just say no.'" Don't let fear keep you from... (posted by Jim 1 year 308 days ago.)
Very often, fear is what keeps us from maximizing our contacts with other people. Human beings are full of fears: fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of looking ignorant or stupid, fear of hearing that four letter word: NO. So, what do we do? We procrastinate, we rationalize: "Oh, he'll never agree to that, why bother asking, he'll just say no.'" Don't let fear keep you from... (posted by Jim 1 year 308 days ago.)
Thinking On Your Feet
You're in the weekly department meeting when Donna, VP of Finance asks you a question about the effectiveness of the marketing event that has come in over budget, and she wants an immediate answer. You've got an answer, that's not the problem; often the problem is how to articulate the answer logically, without rambling; to ensure you look in complete control. Use PREPO to organize your thoughts quickly and concisely. P... (posted by Jim 1 year 312 days ago.)
You're in the weekly department meeting when Donna, VP of Finance asks you a question about the effectiveness of the marketing event that has come in over budget, and she wants an immediate answer. You've got an answer, that's not the problem; often the problem is how to articulate the answer logically, without rambling; to ensure you look in complete control. Use PREPO to organize your thoughts quickly and concisely. P... (posted by Jim 1 year 312 days ago.)
What Do You Stand For? What is Your Brand?
Building Your Brand A brand is a promise of the value your prospects/customers will receive. In today's complex and competing world your customers must not only acknowledge but support the promise of your brand if you wish to get the position or contract you want with the firm you want to work with. To become a brand, you've got to become completely focused on what you do that adds value. Do you deliver your... (posted by Jim 1 year 322 days ago.)
Building Your Brand A brand is a promise of the value your prospects/customers will receive. In today's complex and competing world your customers must not only acknowledge but support the promise of your brand if you wish to get the position or contract you want with the firm you want to work with. To become a brand, you've got to become completely focused on what you do that adds value. Do you deliver your... (posted by Jim 1 year 322 days ago.)
The Truth About How to Avoid Being Laid Off
Losing a job is one of the most stressful events in life. It takes a heavy toll on your emotional and physical health, as well as your financial wellbeing. Job security has been eliminated and now everyone must anticipate suffering job loss, stress, and bouts of periodic unemployment. Downsizing destroys social networks. When you are laid off, your entire personal network of internal and external... (posted by Jim 1 year 329 days ago.)
Losing a job is one of the most stressful events in life. It takes a heavy toll on your emotional and physical health, as well as your financial wellbeing. Job security has been eliminated and now everyone must anticipate suffering job loss, stress, and bouts of periodic unemployment. Downsizing destroys social networks. When you are laid off, your entire personal network of internal and external... (posted by Jim 1 year 329 days ago.)
Value Based Networking: Beyond Politicking and Power Struggles
Value Based Networking is based on the concept that leaders must hone their networking skills to create a layer of personal contacts that provide the support, feedback, and resources needed to get things done. While most of the folks we talk to about this can see the incredible value building your strategic network to enhance your own and your company's performance there are some who find... (posted by Jim 1 year 340 days ago.)
Value Based Networking is based on the concept that leaders must hone their networking skills to create a layer of personal contacts that provide the support, feedback, and resources needed to get things done. While most of the folks we talk to about this can see the incredible value building your strategic network to enhance your own and your company's performance there are some who find... (posted by Jim 1 year 340 days ago.)
All Networking is Not Created Equal
They say that the key to happiness and longevity is having meaningful relationships with others. This means having a support system of family, friends, business associates and clients who are there for you because you are always there for them. In business this concept conjures up the word networking . Don't run screaming into the night: this does not mean dragging yourself to meetings and seminars where you... (posted by Jim 1 year 345 days ago.)
They say that the key to happiness and longevity is having meaningful relationships with others. This means having a support system of family, friends, business associates and clients who are there for you because you are always there for them. In business this concept conjures up the word networking . Don't run screaming into the night: this does not mean dragging yourself to meetings and seminars where you... (posted by Jim 1 year 345 days ago.)
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