by Ed Evarts | Oct 9, 2018 | Introduction, Visibility and Value
Regardless of how strong your introduction started, your best efforts will be eroded without a strong finish. How you exit an introduction might be the last thing a new colleague remembers about you, so make sure you have a strong finish. A strong finish is also...
by Ed Evarts | Oct 4, 2018 | Introduction, Visibility and Value
Your strong introduction is comprised of two main activities. A lot of networking literature refers to a concept called the “30-second commercial.” This commercial is your “30 seconds of fame,” an opportunity to tell new colleagues who you are and what you do. A...
by Ed Evarts | Oct 2, 2018 | Introduction, Visibility and Value
Approaching others or being receptive to the advance of others, great eye contact, and a confident handshake are key components to a strong start. These behaviors illustrate that you are comfortable and skilled at introducing yourself. In real time, your strong start...
by Ed Evarts | Aug 16, 2018 | Reputation, Visibility and Value
The frequency and pace of change in your organization, the exponential growth of your professional transparency, your lack of energy to connect with others while employed (visibility), and your lack of energy regarding your performance assessment (value), all create...
by Ed Evarts | Aug 9, 2018 | Visibility and Value
Another reason networking and performance appraisals are becoming increasingly ineffective for employed business professionals is pace or how quickly you are expected to change. You are being asked to do more with less, and do more, faster. Listen to Virginia...