I’m a member of a wonderful, global organization, International Women’s Forum, that supports women leaders. Last week, I had the privilege of participating in a thoughtfully designed virtual salon organized by the organization’s headquarters. The concept was simple yet powerful: Create small discussion groups by pairing chapters from different regions to foster connection and share […]
Networking Done Extraordinarily Right
Recently, I was reminded of what exceptional professional networking looks like through an experience shared by one of my LinkedIn connections, John Hall, of Crux-Xcelerate and ZoomGrants. His encounter with Jack Cowden, a young professional with Sporting Kansas City, exemplifies the art of making meaningful connections. John met Jack briefly at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony […]
Overcoming Networking Obstacles
As I visit with people all over the world, it is clear that most professionals understand that there is value in building better, more meaningful professional relationships. However, many struggle to connect with others. Reasons vary from person to person, but the bottom line is that – as I have said before – they don’t […]