Every week, I write a column for Bizwomen.com entitled, “Connecting.” Recently, I published a piece called, “Honor Your Commitments,” which focused on the importance of following through by doing the things you say you’re going to do. Seems like such a simple notion – if you make a promise, keep it! However, despite their very […]
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Closing Loops
As children, our parents, teachers and other role models work hard to instill proper manners… say “please” and “thank you,” no elbows on the table, put your napkin on your lap, look people in the eye when you shake their hand, etc. And then there’s the old adage, treat others as you wish to be […]
For the Long Haul
A student at Mercer University School of Law sat through my lecture about networking last week. He listened intently, took notes and, with a skeptical look on his face, raised his hand to ask something along the lines of the following: So, hypothetically speaking, I attend a networking reception. I am introduced to Curly, the […]