Category: Networking
Engaging Relationships
by Jim Hunt on August 19, 2009From the outside, the very thought of getting engaged in a new relationship—be it personal or professional—can quickly strike fear. Relationships formed online function very similar to those we forge in person; there is an unspoken expectation of protocol and etiquette from those in the relationship regarding the appropriate rules of engagement. We all function and exist in a multitude of relationships, and the particular people, settings and structures form the rules for each. In any relationship, there are unwritten rules—some of which we learn only after becoming aware that you have violated one or more of them. Just like……
Building Relationships - Virtually
by Jim Hunt on July 30, 2009Ever since I read Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point, I identified myself as a being a “connector.” As a connector, one of the great benefits of being actively engaged in social networking is the ever-present opportunity to link up with friends, both new and those with whom we have long-time trusted relationships. Throughout 2009 I have been enjoying a growing camaraderie and close connection with a talented diverse group of fellow connectors via Twitter. Interestingly this group, now commonly known online as the #PositivePosse, was organized just like the venue it communicates in…virtually. No one person leads the group and……
Thank you very much.
by Karen Moore on April 08, 2009Yesterday I sent a simple thank you note and a bottle of wine to a wonderful business colleague. It is important to say thank you to folks who go out of their way for you by referring business, giving a public compliment, taking time out for a special meeting, etc. This is beyond the usual times a note should be sent for a gift, an interview opportunity, or an honor. I am always delighted when a thank you note is so warmly received, and when I got a phone call today in response to my note it reminded me how……
The Biggest Advocate for Small Business
by Jim Hunt on October 30, 2008The first time I met Dr. Jerry Osteryoung was from the back row of a finance class at Florida State University. Even in the student/professor relationship many years ago, I recognized a unique passion that Dr. Osteryoung had for being a champion for small business. This small business giant is retiring, but most likely he will not be slowing down. If you are in business in Florida, it would be hard not to encounter Jerry. As the Executive Director of the Jim Moran Institute of Global Entrepreneurship, the Institute has assisted more than 4,000 small businesses across the state. Dr. Osteryoung……
IM n TLH 4 u
by Jim Hunt on November 15, 2007One of my younger sisters (both of us “middle-aged”) recently observed me texting on my Blackberry, “you text?” she asked. I surprised her immediately sending the SMS “4 sure” to her cell. My sister thought you only text if you are under the age of 30. This old dog is always looking to learn new technology tricks; then I realized that texting is not new at all. If Samuel Morse, inventor of Morse Code, was alive today he might think we were all late adopters. Morse was sending short immediate wireless messages to target audiences in the 1840’s. Morse code,……