How to Network When You Don’t Have Time
There are incalculable benefits to networking. From the statistics alone, professionals in every industry can agree that networking is vital. 61% of professionals found new…
Overcome Your Fear of Networking!
Professional networking can feel awkward or even scary. Lots of strangers with achievements and years of experience in one room can be daunting. Unfortunately, new…
How to Shut Down Mansplaining Professionally
Every woman experiences mansplaining at least once in her life. It is defined by the dictionary as when “a man explains something to a woman…
6 Steps to Turn Your Layoff Into an Advantage
This pandemic recession continuously turned the job market upside down. Major companies like Meta and Amazon laid off thousands of employees. Whether it’s due to budget…
43 Networking Icebreakers and Conversation Starters
Stepping into a room full of strangers can be nerve-wracking. You could be worried about making a good impression, the gap on your resume deterring…
11 Mistakes to Avoid While Networking Remotely
With remote and hybrid work environments, it’s vital to continue sharpening your virtual networking skills. There are no longer water cooler conversations or lunchtime chats.…
Accountability Without Blame
Often, finding the source of a problem means finding who to blame. It turns into “who was in charge” and then throwing colleagues under the…
Accountability vs. Responsibility Plus Examples
At a glance, accountability vs. responsibility seems like basic traits anyone would develop naturally in adolescence. Children make a mess and are taught responsibility by…
How to Ace Your First Mentor Meeting
You worked hard to find the right person to mentor you, so you should get the most out of your time with them. Whether it’s…
Lessons Learned: 8 In-Person Chapter Networking Events
Earlier this year, one of my colleagues tossed out the idea of hosting a summer road show. We would visit our local chapters while supporting…