by Ed Evarts | Sep 20, 2017 | Interacting, Relationships, Reputation, Visibility and Value
Imagine a situation where you are attempting to be a “work-in-progress” in an environment that is always changing. It’s like learning to play golf in the midst of a hurricane. Learning to play golf is hard, even on a beautiful day. Surviving a hurricane is hard, even...
by Ed Evarts | Sep 13, 2017 | Interacting, Relationships, Reputation, Visibility and Value
While the importance of a good reputation is not new, the environment in which you are working to build a good reputation is. Twenty years ago, your reputation as a business professional was confined to the experiences of individuals with whom you interacted within...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 12, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
Here is a more in depth look at how you can help ensure that your boss’s mindset regarding your participation in industry association events is a hurdle rather than a roadblock: Be open with your boss. Your participation in an industry association should not be a...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 5, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
Balancing work and industry association engagement in your busy organization is not easy. Engaging with industry associations can become harder if your boss does not support the concept. Your boss may feel that industry association meetings are just social or...
by Ed Evarts | Jun 28, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
When you work to raise your visibility in your industry, many of you may feel you are at risk of creating an impression with your boss that you are looking for a new job opportunity. Many industry events are advertised as networking events where you meet colleagues...