Whenever I go to a networking event, it seems like there are two groups of people you always run into. The first sort is content to be there on the periphery, saying hi to people who greet them, and only really engaging in brief bits of conversation when people approach them to chat. Then, there’s the second group of people: … Read More
Collaboration Is the Spirit of Giving
The spirit of giving is, at its heart, the joy of giving — seeing the recipient enjoy our gift, giving to make the world a better place, that warm feeling that comes from wrapping a gift carefully and thoughtfully as we picture the recipient opening it up. We can get this same joy from collaboration: when we match up a … Read More
Six Key Networking Tips from Children
As I sit in my backyard reflecting on a recent networking event I attended, my thoughts are overpowered by the sounds of a group of neighborhood children playing. As I listen to them, I think of how their interactions are so simple yet inviting and engaging. Their main goal is to have fun playing their imaginary game together. The group … Read More