My Networking Adventures
Lessons from the Real Life Lab of Business Success

Passion for YOUR Mission

By Dr. Lawrence Wood

We could tell that Spring was upon us when, seated on our stoop, my best friend and I watched him shuffle passed us. His shoes were so big or so small – we couldn’t tell –  that he walked on the backs which gave way and folded down to expose his filthy heels. The dirt on his body and face was blackened and caked like too much make-up. His hair was unruly and matted and his clothes were equally soiled. We called him John-the-Bum.

He never said a word. He never retaliated, if we made a comment or called after him with some scornful or ridiculous question. In fact, I never heard his voice, but the memory of this insignificant man created in me a

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F2F Networking Tips
Skills and Tips to Make Your Networking Group Productive

Be an Inspiration

I love to be inspired. I need to be inspired. The people at my F2F networking group are inspiring me every week and I am a better business person and a better person overall because I wake up a little early and travel a few minutes every week. Sure, we pass referrals, we talk business, we console one another in tougher times and we celebrate together, but when we inspire one another, that’s when the magic happens.

Be inspirational.Here’s some inspirational words to get you started, because it is a lot easier to be inspirational if you are a person of magnificent character. I hope this inspires you today.

IF

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too:
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;

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Business Skills and Tips
Practical Habits for Business Success

The Best Networking Phone Apps for Professionals

by Jane Johnson

Make connections that matter thanks to these five business networking tools

The business world is all about making connections—with customers, potential customers, experts in your industry, and even your competitors.  However, if you find yourself having trouble making those connections, you might feel left in the dark as far as what’s happening in your industry.

Keeping in touch via social networks, business blogs, conferences, and business lunches is vital to business success. Luckily; your smart phone can help with that! The following five applications for the iPhone, Blackberry and Android devices will ensure you’re rubbing elbows with the right professionals…

1. MeetMe (Free – for iPhone)

MeetMe is a powerful social networking app that provides opportunities for business professionals to, well, meet up and exchange valuable contacts and knowledge. This app literally bridges the gap between offices so you can arrange to meet a colleague, mentor, business expert, or

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