We humans tend to put labels on everything. We identify ourselves by the labels we are given or give ourselves. The same with millennial’s, not all millennial’s in today’s workforce fit the stereotype they have been given. I have personally worked with a handful of millennial’s’, they bring a freshness and new perspective to the workplace, yet they also bring …
The Importance of making and keeping Eye Contact
How often have you talked with another person who never looked you in the eye during the entire conversation? Or they have looked at your briefly then their eyes shift to some point behind you or even shift to their phones or tablets. How have you felt while trying to have a discussion with a person who was not looking …
Chamber Membership ROI
In the past 5 years I have worked for a chamber of commerce in two different states. The communities are different but the one thing in common is the misunderstanding of what a Chamber of Commerce does and how being a member can help the businesses and its employees. Any marathoner will tell you that to succeed you need time and …
Make your Contacts Count
Anyone can learn how to make small talk into smart talk. Networking is the deliberate process of exchanging information, resources, and support to create mutually beneficial relationships for personal and professional success. When you are at a Chamber Business After Hours, Luncheon or professional conference remember to ENGAGE E = Establish Eye Contact Be sure to keep eye contact …
‘Soft’ Chamber Benefits
We have spent a lot of time over the past weeks discussing networking skills. There are many ‘soft’ benefits that the Chamber offers businesses. These benefits are difficult to put a monetary value to. For example In the month of July: The chamber Facebook page reached almost 4000 people with almost 900 engagements. Meaning almost 900 people responded to the …
Increasing your Visibility
Last week’s message was about not being a shadow on the wall, how to break into networking experiences successfully. It doesn’t matter how long you have been in a community, being visible allows you to make a name for yourself and enhance your credibility with people who count even before you meet. The best way to build relationships and expand …
Shadows on the Wall
Let’s face it too many people entering a networking situation alone or for the first few times can be intimidating. Most people’s natural tendency is to be invisible, hide in the shadows or stand by the wall. The reality is that business success whether you’re the owner, manager or employee depends on networking for new clients or customer as …
Building Successful Business Relationships
If you have not had the opportunity to tune into the weekly Chamber Chats on both the BUCK FM and la perrona we visit about various Chamber related topics. Networking is one of the benefits of membership. There is often a misconception of what ‘networking’ is. Let’s discuss why attending networking events are important to your business and your employees. First, …
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
I want to thank the community for the warm welcome to Jerome. As I have been out meeting people in the community I have meet some who asked, “What is the Chamber of Commerce?” First let me say that if you don’t know you are not alone. When I started working for a Chamber I too did not know what …