Networking *isn’t* about who you know

The classic saying about networking is that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.  Sadly, this gives people the impression that networking is all about who you know. The true master networker isn’t someone who knows a lot of people; it’s someone whom a lot of people trust. If a “master networker” can’t … Continue reading Networking *isn’t* about who you know

Your influence comes from your content

A final “Friday Night Writes” piece from the redoubtable Brian Reese… Brian asked: “What makes you (or anyone of influence on Twitter…aka thousands/millions of followers) follow someone or re-tweet something from someone less influence?  For example, do you look to further your own “brand-you” from a re-tweet, thereby decreasing the likelihood of re-tweeting something from … Continue reading Your influence comes from your content

To make a difference, you have to write

Another “Friday Night Writes” post, as requested by Brian Reese. Many people are afraid of writing.  The thought conjures up bad memories of school assignments and term papers.  But if you want to make a difference you have to write. Brian asked me what I thought of his philosophy, which is, “Writing equals thinking, which … Continue reading To make a difference, you have to write