In honor of #GivingTuesday, today’s question is: How can I combine my interest in the community with my desire to connect with others more effectively? Today is #GivingTuesday, a relatively new “holiday” intended as a means of counter-balancing the consumerism associated with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday in order to support community […]
Month: November 2018
For the Introverts Among Us
Today’s question: What networking advice do you have for introverts? Most people see themselves as either extroverts (e.g. outgoing, enjoy being in large groups) or introverts (e.g. shy, reserved, uncomfortable in large groups) – though many people are really some combination thereof. Extroverts, because they are such social beings, are typically deemed solid networkers – […]
Appreciation Always Appreciated
Today’s question came from students that I worked with over the past few weeks at both the University of Kansas and Johnson County Community College: If I met with someone several weeks ago, but neglected to send a formal thank you note, am I too late? Though I tend to advocate for immediate acknowledgment of […]