Networking
Michael Dulworth on The Connect Effect
In order to survive today’s challenging work environment, you need to develop a broad, deep and diverse network of personal connections.
March 20, 2009 / Podcast # 09-12
Beyond merely widening the circle of people you know, strong networks foster deeper learning and broaden your exposure across a range of issues. Effective investments in your networks can make you smarter, more knowledgeable, and better grounded, as well as a more agile learner and collaborator.
In The Connect Effect, author Michael Dulworth identifies three distinct kinds of networks: Read more…
Gordon Patzer on Why Looks Matter More than You Think
A new book presents an ugly truth: when it comes to success, it’s what’s on the outside that counts.
January 18, 2008 / Podcast # 08-03
Dr. Gordon L. Patzer has devoted the last 30 years to investigating this unsettling phenomenon for both women and men, and how it touches every part of our lives. In his book Looks, (AMACOM) - he reveals not only its impact on romance, but also on family dynamics, performance in school, career, courtroom proceedings, politics and government. Read more…
Stephen M.R. Covey on Using Trust for a New Year of Success
Following the runaway success of his new book, America's leading expert on trust returns to share his insights for a new year.
January 4, 2008 / Podcast # 08-01
Stephen M. R. Covey is co-founder and CEO of CoveyLink Worldwide. He is the author of The Speed of Trust, which challenges the age-old assumption that trust is merely a soft, social virtue and instead demonstrates that trust is a hard-edged, economic driver—a learnable and measurable skill that makes organizations more profitable, people more promotable, and relationships more energizing. Read more…
Lynne Waymon on making the most of your network
How do you take the fear and uncertainty out of making and managing your contacts?
August 24, 2007 / Podcast # 07-19
Lynne Waymon leads Contacts Count, a consulting and training firm for business and career networking. Her new book, Make Your Contacts Count (AMACOM) is a practical, step-by-step guide for creating, cultivating and capitalizing on networking opportunities and relationships.
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Ed Koch on Building Buzz
One of America's most beloved public figures on how to attract positive attention.
August 3, 2007 / Podcast # 07-16
In his three terms as mayor, Ed Koch brought the city of New York out of bankruptcy, created a renowned housing program, and paved the way to the city’s ongoing economic and cultural prosperity. How did he rise from relative obscurity to become an enduring icon of America’s largest city? Read more…
