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Volunteering to Change the World: Top 15 Reasons People Join

Patricia Martin | Posted 10.29.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Giving, Charity, Volunteering, Causes, Business Networking, Chicago Volunteering, Business, Networking, Chicago News
Patricia Martin

What drives people to pour hours of their precious time into charity work? There's a big carrot enticing many people to roll up their sleeves for charity -- a shot at playing a leadership role.

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Boulder/Denver New Tech Meetup Helps Entrepreneurial Community

Brett Greene | Posted 09.16.2009 | Denver

Read More: Bdnt, Boulder Denver New Tech, New Tech Meetup, Networking, Technology, Presentations, Community, Community Building, Entrepreneur, Boulder, Denver, Colorado, Meetup, Twitter, Robert Reich, Techstars, Boulder Open Coffee Club, Brad Feld, Network, Silicon Flatirons, Networking Event, Univeristy of Colorado, New Tech, Philip Weiser, Foundry Group, Andrew Hyde, Start Up, David Cohen, Denver News
Brett Greene

Have you ever been to a networking event? Then you've had that cringing feeling in your stomach after entering a room full of strangers.

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How to Win Friends and Influence People by Practicing Social Arbitrage

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 09.27.2009 | Business

Read More: Relationship Advice, Social Arbitrage, Keith Ferrazzi, Relationships, Networking, Influence, Business News
Keith Ferrazzi

Real power comes from being indispensable. Indispensability comes from parceling out as much information, contacts, and goodwill to as many people, in as many different worlds, as possible.

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How to Put the Kibosh on a Friendship That Seems Doomed

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 09.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Friend, Friendship, Women, Living News, Aggressor, Exit Strategy, Aggressive, Reader Q&A, Kibosh, Relationship Advice, Female, Personal, Business, Professional, Networking, Irene S. Levine, Breaking Living News, Living News
Dr. Irene S. Levine

How can I avoid hurting someone's feelings and maintain a relationship as a colleague when I don't want to be her friend?

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The Corporate Freshman: Your Community is Your Most Valuable Tool

Alexandra Levit | Posted 08.01.2009 | Business

Read More: Community, Mentors, Networking, College Graduates, Online, Self-Help, Business News
Alexandra Levit

Although I don't meet with them on a schedule, the people in my "lifeline group" are the people with whom I can be vulnerable, candid, and accountable.

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12 Steps To Get On Track: In The Zone With Brad Pitt

Anne Naylor | Posted 07.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Creativity, Acceptance, Brad Pitt, Wisdom, Trust, Human Spirit, Blessings, Overcoming Fear, Opportunities, Intuition, Connect With Others, Dr Cara Barker, Giving, Being in the Zone, Dr Jucith Rich, Networking, Living News
Anne Naylor

Recently I watched an interview with Brad Pitt. He struck me as being modest about his achievements and the media accolades being given to him, both a...

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In Honor of National Fist Bump Day... It's As Easy as 1..2..3..Bump

Sam Spear | Posted 07.04.2009 | Media

Read More: Networking, Information Technology, Entertainment, Breakthrough, Media, Invest, Technology, Lifestyle, 3G iPhone, Toys/Games/Video Games, Media News
Sam Spear

In honor of National Fist Bump Day, what better way to celebrate then with a little iPhone Bump?

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Recession Rolodex: 7 Contacts to Have on Speed Dial

Nicole Williams | Posted 07.04.2009 | Business

Read More: Recession Fears, Recession, Associated Press, Hiring, Firing, Social Networking, Networking, Business News
Nicole Williams

Your Rolodex is your secret weapon because it contains the contacts you can call upon for help if you do end up getting the boot.

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How To Get A Job: 10 Tips To Ace The Interview

Eli Davidson | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Job Interviews, Networking, How to Get a Job, Eli Davidson, Executive Coach, Interview Tips, Success, Career, Interviewing Tips, Jobs, The Balanced Life, Living News
Eli Davidson

You have jumped through all the enormous hurdles to land an interview: Bravo! If you aren't having luck with landing interviews, please go back and lo...

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It Was A Wonderful (Dog's) Life

Jeffrey Shaffer | Posted 06.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Postal Service, Pets, Networking, Dogs, Living News
Jeffrey Shaffer

May 17th to 23rd is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. It's a safety campaign that gets a big push every year from the US Postal Service and pet...

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Volunteering While Unemployed: Fill the Resume Gap

Margot Pritzker | Posted 06.08.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Layoffs, Unemployment, Non-Profits, Jobs, Networking, Volunteering, Chicago Non Profits, Chicago News
Margot Pritzker

When you suddenly find yourself at home, unemployed, spending your day searching Monster.com, how do you keep your skills sharp and leverage all networking opportunities?

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Help Me Help You

Suzanne Grossman | Posted 05.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Jobs, Unemployment, Job Search, Networking, Job-Seeking, Unemployment Solutions, Job Searches, Self-Discovery, Resume Distribution, Employment, Email, E-Mail Ettiquitte, Self-Help, Business-Tips, Business Tips, Job-Seeker, Careers, Resumes, Journaling, Email Ettiquitte, Job Seek, Living News
Suzanne Grossman

You are less alone in your job search than you might think.

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Looking For Work with a Knot in Your Stomach

Alex McCord | Posted 05.03.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Layoffs, Job Market, Working From Home, Reality TV, Bravo TV, Stay-at-Home Moms, Real Housewives of New York City, Laughter, Stay at Home Mothers, Networking, Working Moms, Entertainment News
Alex McCord

I had some good meetings as well. There's the licensing of a clothing line, a cosmetics company looking for a face, a product line looking for an ambassador, and commercial opportunities.

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Mapping Your Life's Journey

Daniel Lubetzky | Posted 04.30.2009 | Business

Read More: Blackberry, Iphone, Coincidences, Maps, Gps, Networking, Business, Best-Iphone-Applications, Science-Fiction, iPhone Applications, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, iPhone Apps, Communication, The Future, Business News
Daniel Lubetzky

Your iPhone or Blackberry could have an application that every 5 minutes or every hour or every day could store your GPS location at that particular time.

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FaceTwitter Sucks: A Better Vision for the Social Networking Future

Chris Goldberg | Posted 04.24.2009 | Media

Read More: Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter, Facebook, Iphone, Aig, Social Media, Facebook Friends, Networking, Twitter Status, Media News
Chris Goldberg

Now that Facebook's latest incarnation has had a chance to sink in it's clear the overwhelming majority disapprove. I hate to say it, but I agree with them this time. The new layout does suck.

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Headhunter Trade Secrets for Finding a New Job During a Recession

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 04.06.2009 | Business

Read More: Bulletproof Your Resume, Just Got Fired, Military, Bulletproof Resume, Online Jobs, Marketing Resume, Best Resumes, Obama Dollars, Career, Stephen Viscusi, Starbucks, Obama, Networking, Resume Cover Letter, Workplace Guru. Bulletproof Your Job, Resumes and Cover Letters, Resume Writing Services, Resume Objective, Writing a Resume, Sales Resume, Resume Cover Letters, Resume Templates, Resume Example, Resume Writing Service, Resume Writing Tips, Professional Resume Writing, Resume Help, Resume Samples, Professional Resume, Write Resume, Resume Services, Professional Resume Sample, Resume Writer, Resume Form, Resume Builder, Professional Resumes, Resume Examples, Write a Resume, Resume Template, Resume, Resume and Cover Letter, Resume Building, Resume Writers, Workplace, Resumé, Resume Writing, Resume Objectives, Resumes, Resume Maker, Resume Preparation, Business News
Stephen Viscusi

It is important to remember even if the unemployment rate reaches 10 percent, that means 90 percent of Americans are still working.

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Are Social Network Profiles Putting Us at Risk for Business Discrimination?

Susan Wilson Solovic | Posted 03.27.2009 | Media

Read More: Internet, Social Media, Unemployment, Workplace Discrimination, Social Media Marketing, Ageism, Jobs, Discrimination, Facebook, Myspace, Networking, Media News
Susan Wilson Solovic

I love the world of social networking. But be careful of what information you can include if you are using these sites for business opportunities.

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The Corporate Freshman: Networking When You Don't Know a Soul

Alexandra Levit | Posted 03.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Millennials, 20-Somethings, Networking, Gen Y, Job Hunt, Twenty-Somethings, Living News
Alexandra Levit

We've all heard that people get jobs based on who they know, but what if you aren't lucky enough to be acquainted with someone in the field you're pursuing?

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The Facebook Effect: How Social Media are Transforming Our Capacity to Achieve

Rick Smith | Posted 02.06.2009 | Business

Read More: Careers, Friendship, Jobs, Facebook and Employment, Facebook, Social Networking, Networking, Weak Ties, Business News
Rick Smith

For the first time in human history, technology enabled social media allow us to exponentially expand our network of weak ties, potentially into the thousands over a lifetime.

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Need To Energize Your Network? Here's How

Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 01.04.2009 | Business

Read More: Social Networking, Careers, Social Networking Sites, Networking, Friendship, Linkedin, Google Alerts, Social Networks, Business Acquaintances, Business Conferences, Business Meetings, Facebook, Business News
Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone

Now really, what's the point in having a network if you rarely connect with the people in it?

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A Classy Place To Meet, With A Bonus

New York Times | Perry Garfinkel | Posted 09.20.2008 | Business

Read More: Building Networks, Boston, Working From a Hotel, Taj Boston, Business Travel, Networking, Business Meetings Boston, Business News

Allan Kassirer makes frequent business trips to Boston -- eight in the last year -- and has back-to-back meetings in each one. His company is buildin...

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Job Hunting - Keys To Making the Kill

Christine Hassler | Posted 08.13.2008 | Living

Read More: Career Advice, Interviewing Tips, Twenty-Something Advice, The Balanced Life, Networking, Gen Y, Job Hunt, Living News
Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I am currently looking for a job and am overwhelmed by the amount of advice there is out there. I feel like I need to read everything...

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The Bermuda Triangle That Eats Your Referrals

Mark Silver | Posted 07.10.2008 | Business

Read More: Getting Clients, Marketing, Small Business, Referrals, Sufi, Compassion, Networking, Business News
Mark Silver

Unfortunately, studies show that eight out of nine people would rather die than change. Not good odds for your referral program, eh?

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