You may have already, or certainly will one day, be presented with what I call a blank sheet opportunity: a new role or project for which you may not be totally (or at all) qualified. You will not have had prior experience, nor will you necessarily have had all the…

Here are a five thoughts for ways you can expand your network, help others and benefit from building personal and professional relationships in the coming year: 1. Give the Gift of Introductions Introductions are gifts you give people by connecting them to one another. The more people you know, the more…

So you got the job. Congrats. If you think your networking can be put on hold for now, you are mistaken. Here are seven important tips to get off to a great start, make the most of your new job and continue to nurture and expand your network. 1. Share…

Four years ago, after a thirty-year career in private equity, I ventured out to independently invest in and advise growth companies. While I had an extensive existing network, I found that I had to build a new network of relationships to access the promising growth companies in which I hoped…

by: Pat Hedley and Melanie Hughes They key to great talent is right in front of you — your network and that of your current employees Entrepreneurs and growth company executives face several challenges in hiring high caliber people: hiring takes time, search firms are costly and great talent is…

A human being becomes whole not in virtue of a relation to himself but rather in virtue of an authentic relation to another human being. Martin Buber, 20th century philosopher Taylor, a young friend was struggling. Job rejections were painful enough, but even worse was the hollowness of getting no…

It’s winter break and whether you have an amazing job or not, it’s the perfect time to invest in the one thing that is sure to pay off — building your network. You might think you already have a great network, what with hundreds of Facebook friends and the beginnings…

A young woman I know, let’s call her Kendra, just got a promotion and a major increase in responsibilities. She’s never been a manager before and there is much she doesn’t know. As she is struggling to figure out answers to the many questions she has, one of the most…

The journey to finding a job and a career is one your young adult must embark upon him or herself. You are no longer in the driver’s seat (maybe you never were). Now it’s time to become the trusted counselor and wise listener that your young adult needs. As your…