#Holocaust Museum Houston’s Moral Courage Award is explained beautifully here. “With knowledge comes responsibility http://ow.ly/4Q9bB
#Holocaust Museum Houston’s Moral Coura
May 9, 2011
#Holocaust Museum Houston’s Moral Courage Award is explained beautifully here. “With knowledge comes responsibility http://ow.ly/4Q9bB
Fascinating Facts about Social Media in
November 18, 2010
Fascinating Facts about Social Media in 2010 http://ow.ly/3c563
Millennials, is it true? Working hard is not your top priority in life? http://ow.ly/1uvMS
I just read the Pew Research report on the Millennials. The workplace today is quite a challenge on so many levels and incorporating the newest generation of employees appears to be most challenging.
The Millennials may not consider their job the most important element of their lives but a strong alignment of core values could draw them into your workforce with an engagement level that would benefit all! But you would have to acknowledge their lifestyle choices. Parenting (although only 1 in five are married) is their top priority followed by having a successful marriage.
Could you as an employer truly create an environment of work-life balance? Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For measures this attribute as signficant in identifying these top-notch companies. Perhaps you feel you have already addressed this issue, but in our multi-generational workforce, an improvement in balancing work and family may not meet the needs of this group.
To be realistic, as the Silent Generation continues to retire, and the Boomers work on until they can’t anymore, you are going to be hiring the Millennials. So why not begin to address what makes them tick, how your company can attract and retain them, and how alignment of core values can create a powerful and winning situation for all involved.
Let’s take a poll. If you are a Millennial (18-29 years old only), please share your top priority in life.
Enjoying the basics of proofing and editing. It’s still a critical element of every job.
Enjoying the basics of proofing and editing.
April 2, 2010
Enjoying the basics of proofing and editing. It’s still a critical element of every job.
Networking the Old Fashion Way
March 2, 2010
Do you feel you are spending much too much time on your social networks? I love this new technology and truly have benefitted from its connectivity of people of like minds.
But let’s be honest, no matter how much time we dedicate or procrastinate with our social networks we still must keep our face to face networking skills worthy of a gold medal. (Sorry, still dreaming Olympic dreams or should I say, daydreams.) We still have to meet and greet people every day. And when you do meet someone, you only have a few minutes to make a lasting impression. Remember the famous quote, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And so, that first impression better be a good one!
Recently, I was asked to be the speaker for one of my networking groups, not talking about my business or my journey, but to lead the group in some networking activities. Creating interactive meetings with well-defined outcomes and take-aways is one of my expertise. I had fun creating the session and participants left with actionable materials to improve their self-marketing. My 45 minute session is “The M&Ms of Networking!”
Quite simply, you have to make each meet and greet:
- Memorable
- Mutual
- Meaningful
If you follow these three easy to remember networking tips, you will improve your networking skills and use your networking time efficiently.
Do you have an opening line for networking? If so, let’s hear it! Leave your line in the comments and we can give you some feedback. Remember, you want it to be memorable.
Here’s a quick tip: your opening line is not your elevator speech. Your elevator speech can follow after you have delivered your conversation starter line—your memorable opening line!
Are you interested in learning more about successful networking techniques? Do you need a speaker for a meeting or conference on the topic of networking?
Eileen is a networking coach, a communication strategist, a dog lover, a recycling expert, and a mother of the bride (read previous blog posts). Contact her at eileen@wgroup.net and visit The W Group website to learn more about Eileen and The W Group.