Andrea Nierenberg

Random Acts of Kindness Besides feeling great and being a genuinely good person, do something kind––just to do it. Here are some things I like to do: When you pay your toll at the toll booth, pay for the person behind you. When you get on your … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 49

Create Great Connections Between Your Contacts Think of those you like, trust, know, and respect. Who among them might have synergy? Ask those with potential connections for permission first, then take the action step of introducing them by note, … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 48

If You Put Your Foot in Your Mouth, Make Sure You Are Wearing Nice Shoes! What a reminder to me! We have all done it and yet, it is a good rule of thumb to try to be so careful to “bite our tongue” the next time we even think we could be in error. I … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 47

Discover Simple Ways to Remember Names Remembering names can be hard, especially at a conference, meeting or any upcoming holiday events where you’re meeting many people at once. Here are some steps for helping to make the process easier: When you … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 46

Strive to Become a Become a Better Listener The Talmud says that "the highest form of wisdom is kindness". Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for someone is to listen to them. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Below are … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 45

Never Assume and Learn by Listening- Don't Talk Just to Talk Never Assume We know what happens when we do. This is another reason I believe in biting my tongue and waiting before speaking. You could lose a sale, talk yourself out of something … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 44