You might be like me. Somebody who doesn’t normally raise your hand and volunteer to speak. Personally, I don’t like to be the center of attention. And I get stage fright!
But I realized that to grow as a person (and grow my business), it’s important to Be Seen.
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Sometimes I’m led to find guidance from a mentor, ask a friend about their experience in a specific situation, or seek more knowledge on from a subject-matter expert.
So while I advocate for strengthening your inner authority so you don’t need others to “tell you what to do”, I’m also a supporter of having mentors and learning from others.
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For Halloween 2013, I went as a “complimentary muffin”. The idea was the costume mimicked a muffin and I was to give compliments to everyone. Halfway through the night, a friend told me that I was doing a terrible job – I hadn’t given anyone compliments.
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When I was about 22 years old, I went to see “The Hangover” in the theaters with my good friend. I was laughing a lot in the beginning, until I realized my friend was sitting there frowning, making comments about how stupid the movie was.
I quickly wiped the smile off my face.
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This week, I attended a smaller group event. Despite having met/conversed with a few people in this group before, I still felt like an outsider. Conversations with most of them seemed difficult, and I felt like I was not welcome. I kept wondering if I smelled bad or if I had something in my teeth.
Feeling Unwelcome – Advice and Reflection Read More »
Some things to keep in mind when you are networking and meeting new people for friendships and business. It isn’t always easy, but the payoff of being consistent is huge! Here is a pep talk for you.
Networking is like an Onion Read More »