Dear Fireball: An Advice Column for Business and Career Development

Dear Fireballs, Inspired by the energetic, open-minded, and inquisitive students in a recent workshop, I am thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new feature: “Dear Fireball…”.  In this advice column, I will answer your hottest questions about...

3 Essential Networking Strategies for Conferences & Trade Shows

These proven networking strategies will help you build your confidence, build relationships and get better results at every conference, trade show and networking event you attend. Stretch Yourself. At one of the first hotel conferences I attend in 2007, I reached...

3 Secrets to Powerful Networking

1. Make a Powerful First Impression:  If you want to appear confident and earn respect from the people you meet, then you cannot deliver a weak introduction. A powerful person makes a powerful impression. Weak: “My name is Lisa. I work at a financial firm.”...