When Networking Turns into Pillow Talk (and Back Again)
If you’ve been reading my blog for any amount of time, you know I return to networking time and again. It’s the most powerful tool we have to develop our … Read More
Defining Relationships in Work and Beyond
October 14, 2019
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Sarah B
Last week, the conversation at Chomp & Chat – a weekly, agenda-free gathering of folks who read my newsletter – focused mostly on individual definitions of “family” and “friends,” words … Read More
Shaping Your Professional Memoir: My #1 LinkedIn Tip
July 7, 2019
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Sarah B
LinkedIn. It’s the less sexy cousin of, well, all the other big-name social media sites. While all the big drama and shiny pictures are filling feeds elsewhere, posts on LinkedIn … Read More
A Bigger Swath of Representation
June 3, 2019
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Sarah B
As LGBTQIA+ Pride month begins… As Ramadan ends… As Juneteenth approaches… …a quick note to encourage you to branch out beyond your comfort zone and into a place of deeper … Read More
Who are Your People? A Clear and Concise Answer, Please.
May 6, 2019
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Sarah B
Remember my post a couple of weeks ago where I suggested focusing on asking questions and then really, truly listening while networking? Just about 100% of the time I have … Read More
Listening for the Good Stuff
April 22, 2019
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Sarah B
It is rare that a working day goes by when the topic of networking doesn’t come up. As one client recently quoted back to me, “Opportunity comes in the shape … Read More
When Small Talk Leads to Wedding Bells
February 11, 2019
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Sarah B
Over the weekend, I met a friend for breakfast while visiting my mom in Greensboro. We went to my go-to local joint for catching up with someone or another over … Read More
Networking = Connecting: A Guest Post by Ivette Edinkrah
February 1, 2018
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Sarah B
My friends tease me because I still try to actually talk to people on the phone. I’m sorry, but I like to actually talk to a human being! I love … Read More