10 Ways You Can Practice Random Acts of Networking Kindness

CBS | WCCO TV recently interviewed Teresa Thomas on tips for spreading Networking Kindness (click here or image to view). Please scroll down the page for the full list. “When we shine a light on others, it reflects back to us.” – Teresa Thomas This list was originally posted in November of 2015. It was […]
How to make the most of networking at an Expo

Expos are a great way to connect to resources for your career or business. But just how do you make the most of networking at an expo? Here are some tips to make the most of networking at an expo: Think about what types of resources you need most. This will help you to prioritize the types of exhibitors you […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Speed Networking

Networking can be difficult and sometimes its hard to know where to start. In fact, one of the most common concerns people have is about entering and exiting conversations. That’s why speed networking is so great! It’s a way to practice and get comfortable with your “elevator pitch”, gain confidence, be guided into and out of introductions […]
The Best of Lessons, the Worst of Times

My eyes and heart were opened and my life began to open up, too. My family lost “everything” but the lessons were profound. It was 4:00am December 1, 1985. I woke up to my dad shouting, “Fire! Get out!” Our home was always toasty warm in winter because of our woodstove so I just had […]