Boxed In

When we're expert at something we need to remember that not everyone speaks our language. This month's blog has some tips for the best way to communicate what you know so well.

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Tips you can use!

Be memorable

When introducing yourself at a networking event don't lead with your title and business name. If your workplace doesn't ring a bell you end up wasting precious time explaining what the business does, and not who you are. Better use that time to give a glimpse of what makes you special. People do business with people, not workplaces.

Check the mic

Where there's a mic there's a sound guy or gal. Listen, watch and learn when they tell you what to do, how to turn it on, whether there's red light to check, etc. When you open your speech by thumping the mic or asking "is this on?" you look like a rube. Which is a strategy. Just make sure it's the one you want!

Get a flu shot

If you won't do it for yourself ('cuz maybe you don't want to stay healthy during the stressful crazybusy season?), do it to protect your "herd." Seriously. Don't be the one who sickens your office mates who can't get the flu shot because you read somewhere it might give you a case of the flu. It can't and it won't.