Two Mediums Have Approached Me Twice In My Life
I have never been a man who has gone to seance evenings, had the urge to meet those ‘connected to the other side’, or actively sought to join the spirit world. So it surprises me that twice in my life, I have had two defining ‘spiritual’ moments, one as recently as a month ago. (more…)
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What Car Do You Drive?
A marketing friend of mine recently met a really interesting lady who asked her three very personal questions! (more…)
... CLICK FOR MORE!Never Betray A Networking Confidence
Your reputation is all you’ve got so value it like it were the crown jewels. (more…)
... CLICK FOR MORE!Hurting Abs = Good Networker!
I went to a networking event last night and, within two hours, I had spoken to everyone in the room – about 25-30 people. I figure that if I maintain this record over the next 12 months, I will have the perfect six pack. All health freaks read on! (more…)
... CLICK FOR MORE!Be Specific When Asking Questions!
A friend of mine lives in America and told me about HIS friend’s visit to Birmingham, Alabama. He pulled into a garage to ask for directions and said to the petrol attendant “How do you get to Birmingham?“.
... CLICK FOR MORE!Brutal Honesty Works – Cut The Bullshit But Still Be Nice!
just had a great meeting in a hotel lobby and it reaffirmed, yet again, that honesty and directness pays. The Americans are great at it but Brits are so entrenched in politeness and civility that they often struggle to get to the point. Result? Negotiations are often overly protracted and, sometimes, deals aren’t done because no one’s quite sure where to go next. Be honest and get to the point.
... CLICK FOR MORE!Always Re-Fix A Meeting If You Cancelled It
This week I had an amazing e-mail, amazing in the fact that it was unbelievable! I met a woman at a networking event – a partner in a firm of accountants – and arranged to meet her for coffee.
... CLICK FOR MORE!Obama – Get That Contacts Book Opened! 6 Degress Of Separation
If I have heard about the ‘six degrees of separation’ concept once I’ve heard it a dozen times. For the uninitiated here’s how it works…..you know someone who knows someone who knows someone (get the idea?)……keep going until you’ve got six ‘levels’ of people in the equation.
... CLICK FOR MORE!Is It The Real Deal…..Or Don't They Know How To Say 'No Thanks'?
They’re the most frustrating people in the world……those who don’t know how to say ‘thanks but no thanks’. Why can’t people say…..I hated you…..go away…..you were too dear……get lost? No, they merely put you off with……we haven’t decided yet…..we’re still thinking about it………ring me in a week………..AND THEN THEY GET MIFFED WHEN YOU RING THEM BACK BECAUSE THEY CONSIDER YOU’RE PESTERING THEM!
... CLICK FOR MORE!Let’s Hear It For The Tortoise!
I want to tell you about my frustrating day. Why was it so frustrating? Well, I was too quick to take advantage of a ‘great contact’ and, by close of business,  found myself wriggling to escape from a so-called ’fantastic’ deal because I had failed to pause for thought. Read and learn!
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