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September 16, 2014 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

Someone in my Network is Talking Smack about Me!

Someone in my Network is Talking Smack about Me!

This article orginally appeared on LinkedIn.  You can find it here. ******** “Don’t wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig enjoys it.” – Mark Twain I was talking with my massage therapist the other day, and as often happens, our conversation turned toward business development.   At one point (right when she […]

Filed Under: Networking Philosophy Tagged With: communication, entrepreneur, internal audit, massage therapist, networking, relationships, revenge

September 10, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

The Most Important Rule for LinkedIn Status Updates

The Most Important Rule for LinkedIn Status Updates

Recently, we’ve seen Linkedin add two powerful functionalities to the the Status Updates. Now you can: Add a photo or file to your status update, in addition to the existing ability to link to an external website. “Tag” the name of one of your connections in your status update, notifying them that you gave them […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business networking, facebook, LinkedIn, linkedin training, networking, newsfeed, social media, status updates, Twitter

July 25, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

Relationships are the New Job Security

If you haven’t noticed, the way the world works has changed a lot.  Daily life is going to be a lot different for my children than it was for my parents. In times of change, we yearn for security. Unfortunately, the places that we’ve traditionally found security – career, families, culture – are where most of […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business relationships, Daniel Pink, Free Agent Nation, informational interview, job security, job skills, network, networking, online networking, unemployment

June 11, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

Windmills, Africa, and Why Your LinkedIn Network = Your Paycheck

Windmills, Africa, and Why Your LinkedIn Network = Your Paycheck

I watched Jon Stewart interview Willliam Kamkwamba on the Daily Show a few years back, and I happened to watch it again recently: If you have a chance, I highly recommend reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind; it’s a fascinating and inspiring read. But what struck me in the interview is what William says […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business networking, Jon Stewart, LinkedIn, linkedin training, networking, problem-solving, resources, social media, The Boy who Harnessed the Wind, The Daily Show, William Kamkwamba

June 4, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Why I Think it’s Dumb to Not Use Business Cards

Why I Think it’s Dumb to Not Use Business Cards

I was at a conference sponsored by a large high-tech firm, and because they were a high-tech firm, they were going to be fancy and high-tech and put QR codes on everyone’s namebadge with their contact info.  In theory, you would scan the QR code with your smartphone and download their info directly and this […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: Business card, business networking, conferences, follow-up, LinkedIn, linkedin training, networking, networking training, online networking, professional networking, sales

March 5, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Niches are important

Niches are important

I’m going to let you eavesdrop on a conversation I’ve had with hundreds of people in the last few years while talking about networking and their social media presence: Me: “So who are your ideal clients? Who’s the target market you want to work with?” Really Well-Meaning Professional: “Everyone! Which is why I’m totally confused […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Networking Philosophy, Online Networking Tagged With: advertising niche, business networking, LinkedIn, marketing, marketing niche, medical marketing, medical practice, niche, online networking, social media

December 12, 2011 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Good Networkers Always Have Jobs

People that are good at building and maintaining a strong professional network are rarely unemployed for long; and it’s not just because they know a lot of people who can hire them.  It’s because the competencies that are necessary for successful networking are highly sought after in the job market.  When you are actively networking, […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business networking, communication, communication skills, confidence, employment, interviews, jobseeker, networking, networking skills, professional networking, self-esteem, self-worth, soft skills, teamwork

October 24, 2011 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Networking and Dating

If you have ever stepped back and watched the action at a business networking event, the resemblance to a singles bar is uncanny (and slightly unnerving).  Think about it, there’s a bunch of people wandering around, nervously approaching people they don’t know because they’re hoping to meet that special someone that will make their life better.  […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Introduction Skills, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business, business networking, dating, introductions, marketing, networking, online dating, professional networking, relationships, sales, singles, singles bar, training

June 13, 2009 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

3 Tips to Building Networking Relationships

One of the most important pieces of powerful networking is building successful, long-term relationships.  That’s why people who take a short-term view to networking usually fail – you can’t take shortcuts to building relationships.  Just as your personal relationships take time to nurture and grow, so too do your professional connections.  It does take time to build […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Conversation Skills, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business networking, know, like, networking, networking skills, networking tools, rapport, trust

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