Category Archives: social networking

A New Way to Meet, Be Rude, and Really Annoy People

Social media is no longer just a way to meet new friends and to stay in touch with old ones. It is a way to create real relationships, conduct real conversations and work for the common good of the community … Continue reading

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LinkedIn – Another Powerful Element of the Author Platform

LinkedIn by itself is a powerful tool you should take advantage of and use to promote your expertise as well as your web presence as you build your Author Platform. Continue reading

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How to Make your Blog Visible – Platform Building

You have a blog and now you wonder if anyone will read it? Here are a few tips of things you can do that will help your blog be visible to your audience: Continue reading

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Promoting Yourself on Facebook – Using Groups

As an author you should create Facebook Groups to further promote “brand” presence, promote news/events, share links, and conduct discussions all in one spot to generate more excitement and build your audience. Continue reading

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Presentation Skills

There is a time to talk and present information and concepts but it has to be skillfully interspersed with stories and opportunities for interaction with material and each other. Continue reading

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Bad Presentation Techniques and How to Avoid Talking Heads and Techie Tedium Pt 1

Good presentation techniques are learned through trial and error and peer feedback. Go to some networking events and see what works and what doesn’t. We are all good presenters when we have the right presentation skills in our toolbox! Continue reading

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5 Steps to Better Networking

Networking is an important part of business building. It is a great way to build trust, rapport and establish a publicly recognized presence. The following steps will help you network at your next event with confidence and poise. Continue reading

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