http://www.sueclementblog.com Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:08:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "Remember, a goal without a number is just a slogan." Les Hewitt http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=57 "Take the first step, and your mind will mobilize all its forces to your aid. But the first essential is that you begin. Once the battle is started, all that is within and without you will come to your assistance."Robert Collier http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=58 You manage to jump out of bed at 5:30am, rush out the door and sneak in - just in the nick of time - before the 7:00am start. Ah, those morning networking events! If you‘re coming away less than satisfied, doubting if it was worth your time, keep reading for some ... http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=55 'If you realized how powerful you thoughts are, you would never think another negative thought.'Peace Pilgrim http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=59 "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable."Christopher Reeve http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=60 Networking is much more than just socializing with friends. Many people spend too much unproductive time ‘networking’ with friends and colleagues and then have little to show for their efforts. Now I’m sure it’s on the tip of your tongue – “but aren’t we supposed to build relationships and make friends?” ... http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=53 "Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."Dale Carnegie http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=61 Want to be a successful networker? Then gain an understanding of others' concerns and problems. In meeting people, instead of delivering your sales pitch, aim to make a connection, determine their interests, and establish rapport. Remember, the objective of networking is NOT to sell. Networking is in fact a life skill, ... http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=52 'Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal'Henry Ford http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=62 Not following up on initial contacts is the single biggest networking failure that people make. Once you've made that first networking contact, it’s essential that you keep building on it. As a first step, make sure to call, email or send a note to people you’ve connected with. It can ... http://www.sueclementblog.com/?p=50