1. Let me think about that. 2. Here’s what will work for me. 3. Can I get back to you? 4. That doesn’t work for me. 5. I appreciate your asking but I can’t. 6. I know this is important but I can’t. 7. Thanks, but this isn’t going to work. 8. That isn’t doable […]

by Allyn Lewis We all know networking is important to having a successful career, but how is networking actually done? Making small talk is not always easy. I keep seeing posts like, “An Introvert’s Guide to Networking” and the labeling gets to me. It doesn’t matter if you identify as an introvert or an extrovert, sometimes striking […]

Pat Brans, contributor Nearly three hundred years ago, Benjamin Franklin came up with an approach to changing habits that has yet to be surpassed. A young adult seeking to straighten out his act, Franklin developed a list of thirteen virtues, jotting down a brief definition of each. These were character traits he took to be […]

By stepping up to the podium, you can increase awareness of your business and yourself. BY Al Lautenslager Q: How can I publicize my business and position myself as an expert when I can’t always get my press releases published? A: Public speaking is another form of effective PR. You probably don’t think of yourself […]