Stop Networking and Start Connecting!

Remember the Sonic “Two Guys” commercials? That simple marketing campaign transformed the brand — but creating it wasn’t simple at all. In this episode, Cliff Hudson (former Sonic CEO) and Craig Miller (former Sonic CIO) share how the “Two Guys” campaign emerged through testing, ... Show More

Do you want to learn to predict what your competitors will do next and prepare for it? Arjan Singh, author of Competitive Success: Building Winning Strategies with Corporate War Games, joins the show to explain how companies of any size can use war game simulations to uncover bli ... Show More

In a space evolving as fast as AI, how do you build something that stays relevant? According to Misbah and Farah Uraizee, co-founders of Nectar Social, the answer starts with founder-market fit. Solve the problem that you are uniquely suited to solve. In this episode, they share ... Show More

Susan McPherson, communications consultant, says many people feel strange reconnecting in person with colleagues after an extended period working in physical isolation. To help shake off the rust, she offers simple tips in a “Gather, Ask, Do” method. It's not just about networkin ... Show More

David Burkus, a professor at Oral Roberts University and author of the book “Friend of a Friend,” explains common misconceptions about networking. First, trading business cards at a networking event doesn’t mean you’re a phony. Second, your most valuable contacts are actually the ... Show More

Many professionals are turned off by the idea of “networking.” They think it’s about slimey glad-handing and using others to get ahead. But when pursued with an eye toward leveraging your skills and experiences to help other people succeed, building a professional network becomes ... Show More

How to connect with people and build a network. Creating habits and making yourself uncomfortable. 

Many individuals approach networking with a mindset of "What can I get?" rather than "What can I give?" Building a network is a two-way street, and focusing solely on personal gains can lead to missed opportunities. Learn from this episode how to identify the "biggest" networking ... Show More

Very few people feel like ‘natural’ networkers and most people feel uncomfortable in business networking situations. Part of that discomfort stems from how we position ‘networking’ in our minds, and a lot of it is down to how we prepare for the event. Networking, just like speaki ... Show More

Do you wish you were more plugged-in at your organization? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Robin Abrahams, a research associate at Harvard Business School and the “Miss Conduct” columnist at Boston Globe Magazine. They talk through what to do when you want t ... Show More

Don’t be that person!If you’ve ever been to a networking event, then you’ll know who I’m talking about: the person who goes around giving out business cards as if they’re flyers.The best networkers give out business cards only when asked to do so or after you’ve established a per ... Show More

The power of cold emailing. Why unstructured networking is the way to do it and how to engineer serendipity. www.ansarada.com