Why Bother? Do you want to get promoted? Do you want to earn more money? Do you want a new job? Do you want to be a part of a successful organization? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then I recommend that you hone your networking acumen. You’ve heard the quote, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” But, you do not have to know someone important.. What’s important is to know someone who knows someone. It doesn’t matter if you are an introvert or an extravert, you can learn to enjoy and succeed at networking. Remember, the ...

The customer’s perception is your reality. ~Kate Zabriskie We all know the importance of great customer service. Banks have customer relationship managers and large corporations have customer service representatives and books have been written about good customer service. There are over one million citations on Google about customer service. Customer service is a hot topic. I live in a relatively new neighborhood and the retail shops in the shopping center are just beginning to open. We now have a grocery store, several restaurants, beauty salons, a MacDonald’s and ...

How to ask for a raise, promotion, transfer, new project… Client: “I’ve worked for my company for 7 years and have always had great performance reviews. I want to be promoted to Senior Project Manager.” Betsy: “Why do you want to be promoted?” Client: “I already do part of the job and I will learn more about project management. I need a higher salary and as SeniorProject Manager, I will have ...