Networking can lead to lots of experiences. One of the things we can do is influence others in a positive way.

In a story written in this week’s Sports Illustrated (the July 27 issue), Phil Taylor tells the story of Ryan Nece, a journeyman NFL player. Not a big star, Nece is an out-of-work linebacker (released by the Detroit Lions recently). But his character and generosity are very big indeed. Read More...

It’s been said before in this space, but it came up again this past weekend: we really don’t know the width and breadth of our networks.

A colleague from my Honeywell days wrote to me. It seems he had interviewed a former client of mine and she was in my network. He didn’t know her, but I did. Independently, the candidate/former client had also written to me. Maybe it is a function of time, but the value of knowing both those people and the fact that they are now interacting, makes me remember several facts from earlier columns: Read More...

Our colleague, Ann Ranson, recently heard a talk from networking guru, Keith Ferrazzi (the author of “Never Eat Alone”). While Keith was promoting his new book, he did come up with some great ideas important to our networking skills. Ann reports:

“I loved hearing Keith Ferrazzi (this past week) on the Leading News monthly conference call with Patricia Wheeler. He has great energy and passion, and is really into servant leadership – a passion which I share. He has a new book Who’s Got Your Back which sounds great.” Read More...