Andrea Nierenberg

Hi! This is Al Martella – thank you to Andrea for allowing me to share some thoughts about networking this week. If you have ever listened to NPR’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross, you know how good she is getting people to “open up.” She offered … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget #277 “Networking and The Art of Conversation”

Hi! This is Al Martella – thank you to Andrea for allowing me to share some thoughts about networking this week. I was at a “big box” store last week for something very simple – two frozen chicken chimichangas.   I paid for them at a … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget #276 “Chimichanga! While Networking”

Time Action Tips to Do Now Write daily, specific, measurable outcomes you want to achieve. Every day review top projects and what can be done to move them closer to fruition. Set your priorities—what is urgent and what needs to be done … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget #275 “Time Action Tips”

Often I am asked for a review of the basics or the 'light version' of networking. Here it is: Maintaining a positive attitude about networking is the single most important driver of empowering the strategy to generate new client relationships. … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget #274 “The Light Side of Networking”

When you list the number of networking events, meet ups and organizations you could participate in, it could easily take up all your time outside of regular working and personal hours. The key to prioritizing the list is discerning which place will … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget #273 “Where to Formally Go Network”

While an entire industry has developed around motivating people through appreciation, it ultimately boils down to what our parents taught us: Say "thank you" to everyone. This may seem like simple etiquette, yet it is amazing what it can do for your … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget #272 “It’s Not Always What You Know– It is Who You Thank”