There are lots of ways we prepare for a meeting–collect our thoughts, review our notes, rehearse, make sure we have enough business cards.

But what about the physical side of things? Did you stretch? Are you relaxed? It’s not like you are going to pull a muscle or anything when you walk into that reception, but you could not be clear headed. Read More...

It has only happened to me maybe twice in 7 years of active networking: being stood up or standing someone up.

It happens to us all: we forget to put an appointment in our calendars (either electronic or paper); forget to confirm the night before or the morning of the meeting; get lost on the way and not call. Read More...

My colleague, Sharon Larkin, pointed this out recently. She found this quote in Oprah Magazine, attributed to Shirley Ann Jackson:

“Power is (equal to) preparation plus connection plus excellence.” Read More...