by Ed Evarts | Jul 26, 2018 | Interacting, Relationships
While networking is the most effective strategy for individuals looking to land a new job and for self-employed business owners to generate revenue, networking is significantly less effective for employed business professionals who are seeking ways to grow within...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 24, 2018 | Interacting, Relationships
Networking is, and will continue to be, an important professional activity for business professionals. I previously stated that 60 – 70% of employed individuals located their most recent job opportunity through networking. In a poll I conducted on LinkedIn,...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 19, 2018 | Interacting, Relationships
There is little doubt that human beings have a need for social interaction. In his landmark paper A Theory of Human Motivation (1943), Abraham Maslow concluded that, after fulfilling our psychological and safety needs, we must fulfill our interpersonal and...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 17, 2018 | Visibility and Value
By all accounts, the world of work you are experiencing is significantly different than your parents’ world of work. The old ways of networking and measuring performance are ineffective in the face of unprecedented change and transparency. Now is the time to...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 12, 2018 | Interacting, Relationships
1. Send a recap of your conversation (i.e., what you heard, next steps) to your boss. 2. If appropriate, schedule a follow-up meeting to continue the conversation and to ensure that you keep making progress. 3. Focus on the next steps that move you closer to...
