Tip: How can networking be less of a chore for you?

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Tip: How can networking be less of a chore for you? Francesca Gino, Maryam Kouchaki, and Tizian Casciaro are researchers who study why people find networking a chore they’d rather avoid. Based on their experiments and studies at a large law firm, they have identified ways that help individuals think about networking not as something they dislike, but something they can actually become excited ...

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Navigating the Marketing Maze: A Small Business Guide to Maximizing A Small Marketing Budget

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, March 18, 2024

Navigating the Marketing Maze: A Small Business Guide to Maximizing A Small Marketing Budget Set clear marketing goals based on what you aim to achieve, such as boosting website traffic, sales, or social media presence.Capitalize on what makes your small business unique, like being family-owned or sourcing locally, to stand out without a big budget.Use online tools to track important metrics ...

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5 Key Connections Every Leader Must Have in Their Professional Network

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Thursday, March 7, 2024

5 Key Connections Every Leader Must Have in Their Professional Network  Cultivating strategic connections is crucial for leadership success, like a chessboard where every piece is key.Engaging with industry insiders provides insights and competitive edge.Mentors offer personalized advice to navigate leadership challenges.Collaborating with innovators sparks new strategies, keeping leadership ...

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5 Signs You're a Community Leader

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, February 5, 2024

5 Signs You're a Community Leader Leadership comes in many forms, from those who inspire dedication and support to those who rule through fear and intimidation. A true leader is someone who can command those under them without having to resort to extreme tactics. Many great leaders share some common traits, so work to improve these qualities in yourself to establish yourself as a leader in your ...

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Tip: Three buzz-kill phrases that rub people the wrong way.

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Tip: Three buzz-kill phrases that rub people the wrong way.According to John Bowe, a speech and presentation consultant, and author of “I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection” these are three buzz-kill phrases: 1. "Here's the thing..." "This is a top-down phrase. It is as if the speaker is the only one who knows 'the thing'”. John Bowe calls ...

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Why It's Important to Buy Local First

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Why It's Important to Buy Local First Buy Local When you shop local, you do far more than get the items that you want quickly and conveniently. Buying local actually stimulates the economy in our community, helps benefit local schools and charities — and it even helps the environment. Take a look at some of the many reasons why it's important to shop and buy locally. Buying Local Keeps ...

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Reading Eagle FROM THE CHAMBER: Membership Breakfast sets the stage for an exciting new program year

Posted by Jeff Wolfgang on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

FROM THE CHAMBER: Membership Breakfast sets the stage for an exciting new program year On Tuesday, Sept. 19 the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce held our first Membership Breakfast of our 2023-2024 program year. This membership breakfast served as the Chamber’s Annual Meeting. It gave me the opportunity to highlight the great things that we were able to accomplish in our 2022-2023 program ...

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Tip: Do you dread public speaking? Think cabbages

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Tip: Do you dread public speaking? Think cabbages Susan Cain wrote Quiet, which we think is the best book on being an introvert and celebrating it. In her recent Kindred Letters newsletter Susan shared her best tips for people who dread public speaking. And you don’t have to be an introvert to feel that way! 1. If it’s an important speech, videotape yourself first. 2. Think about what your ...

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Tip: Procrastination and Perfectionism are bad buddies.

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, September 18, 2023

Tip: Procrastination and Perfectionism are bad buddies. When we first looked at this article, Tired of Things Not Working Your Way? Get Rid of This Thinking Pattern by Marcel Schwantes, we didn’t think it really applied to networking. When we finished it (all of 5 minutes) it seemed like good advice for people who are having a hard time getting back to face-to-face networking. Here's advice ...

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