Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. I work downstairs in business development. Can I pitch you some ideas over lunch? Ally McLean, CEO of mentorship program The Working Lunch, invented a clever mnemonic ...

One of the most important personal branding skills you need is knowing how to introduce yourself. At conferences, networking meetings and job interviews, you will need to introduce yourself. Even when ...

Introducing yourself to someone at a bar whom you're attracted to is a bit passé in modern society. About 40% of heterosexual couples now first meet online, compared with 2% in 1995. But if you're in ...

Networking events are great for making connections and expanding your list of contacts. Both your personal and business brand can benefit from these outings by planting the seeds for meaningful ...

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After we all sat down, the organizer said, “Let’s take a moment and go around the room and have everyone introduce themselves.” Then came the kicker. “And while you’re at it,” he said, “take a few ...

Meeting new people — whether in a formal networking event, at a party, or even in the cabin on a long airplane flight — can be an opportunity for your business. Such new people could become valued ...