As a corollary to yesterday’s question on breaking into conversations, today’s question comes from Claire R. who asked, Do you have any tips for politely bringing a networking conversation to a natural close? Oh… this one is a toughy! I have good news… and less good news. First thing’s first… The Good News. When you […]
Month: November 2018
Breaking In
Thanks to Adriana P. for today’s question who, in anticipation of attending a conference, asked: Do you have any tips on how to break into conversations at events? It can certainly feel awkward to join a group with an interaction already in progress. But, hey, it’s a networking event, right? Here’s a step-by-step way to […]
Adding a Professional Dimension to Personal Relationships
Today’s question centers on how to engage friends in business pursuits without damaging your personal relationships. Specifically, Laura M. wrote, “I think the hardest part of networking is learning how to add a professional dimension to personal relationships. We all know people in our personal lives with whom we could do business (mutually beneficial!), but […]