Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending a great panel discussion on diversity and inclusion (sponsored by the Association of Employment Professionals.) The program included ample time to network so I made sure [...]
Networking is a great tool for business development. If you are a lawyer in private practice, building solid referral relationships is the best way to grow your business and networking is a great tool to [...]
In the classic self-help book How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie told his readers that they should become genuinely interested in other people. Nearly 100 years after the publication of that book, [...]
Law is a profession that attracts individuals who enjoy solitude (according to the ABA, as many as 60% of attorneys are introverts.) If you ask most lawyers how they feel about networking, you are likely [...]
For most lawyers, networking is right up there with getting root canal or spending time in a Porta Potty. It’s a necessary and useful activity. But it is not fun. Attending networking functions can feel [...]
While social media has become an important tool in building business and personal relationships, nothing can substitute for the bonds that are created through in person interactions. Going to networking functions is still important whether [...]
The holidays are a time to remember the needy--those who are struggling to pay for basic necessities. We are all compelled to do what we can to help those less fortunate than us and the [...]
