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1Read and share amazing AHAmessages from "CONVERTING Connections to Ca$h & Relationships to Revenue" http://aha.pub/ConvertingConnections. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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2Business connections are built on relationships based on "know, like, and trust." Remember, people want to work those they feel a connection to. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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3Be crystal clear about what you do in your business to attract your ideal clients. When asked what you do, say, "My clients hire me to [fill in the blank] because I [state the problem you solve]. What kind of clients do you work with?" http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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4"My goal is to help the speakers we represent to connect with audience members & provide incredible value with cutting-edge information & resources and to be the best version of themselves!" --Shelly Harrison, Publicist, via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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5When you meet somebody for the first time, put the focus on them. Ask questions to learn what's important to them and how you can be a resource. That's how a connection can begin. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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6Simply exchanging business cards does not make a connection. Connections are made when there is a conversation and the person you are talking to has your full attention and interest. Ask questions and really listen. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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7"You will become like the five people you associate with the most. This can be either a blessing or a curse." --Billy Cox via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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8Business connections are built on relationships based on "know, like, and trust." Always remember that people want to work with people that they feel they connected to. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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9People want to work with others who give positive vibrations. Smile often, and with your body language, let others know you are approachable and want to connect. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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10People judge us on our appearance, so give them something to remember you by. Dress professionally and wear a name tag or shirt with a logo, so others will approach you. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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11A powerful question to find out what people want is, "If I could grant you one wish in business, what would it be?" http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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12Business connections that last are built on friendship. Build strong friendships and you will always have great connections. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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13To create an endless pipeline of connections, do what your mother told you not to do: Talk to strangers and master the "F" word -- Follow-up. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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14Treat celebrities like regular people and treat regular people like celebrities. You will be amazed at the reactions that you receive and how easy it will be to make a connection. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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15"If your business comes from relationships, relationships should be your business." --Doug Ales via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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16Make sure you meet at least one new person a week. By doing so, you begin building a larger network of business connections. Being connected to groups of people will increase your visibility and your odds of finding new opportunities. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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17"Once you make a connection to another person, make sure to keep the connection alive by keeping in touch." --Gladys Edmonds via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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18Remember the Boy Scout motto: BE PREPARED. Always bring business cards. Connections can be made anywhere: at a store, waiting for your order at a cafe, on vacation, etc. You never know where your next great connection will happen. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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19Making great connections with people isn't about who you know, it's about who knows you. Make yourself someone who is interesting to others by being genuinely interested in those you meet. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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20Invest more time into fewer relationships. That may sound counterintuitive, but generally, your networking effect is far stronger, since people who have deeper relationships with you create more powerful referral relationships on your behalf. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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21“When we know ourselves to be connected to all others, acting compassionately is simply the natural thing to do. ” --Rachel Naomi Remen via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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22Connection is about standing out from all the noise and actually doing what you say and saying what you do. When people know that you keep your commitments, they will trust you, and that's when a deeper connection forms. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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23You can make connections by getting people curious. Bring a book with you or wear a name tag, logo, sweater, shirt, or something that catches their attention. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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24If you want deeper connections, care about the people who are in your life. Know intimately what matters to them. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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25If you want people to open up while connecting with them, make it a point to ask open-ended questions that allow them to reveal more about themselves. Then follow up with pertinent questions. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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26A powerful way to connect with someone is knowing intimately what their "why" is (in other words, what makes them tick). http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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27"Real & meaningful connections are always there: the associate who has or will find an answer or the friend who offers a safe space, w/ non-judgmental support, assistance, creativity & knowledge." Sue Urda, Cofounder of Powerful You! Women’s Network, via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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28Look for areas of commonality in the people you meet. Acknowledge them for something they've done or handled well. A compliment is one of the greatest ways to open a conversation. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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29“Connecting with someone is not necessarily a bond with a significant other, or even a friend, but can be the indefinable -- perhaps the rarest and most precious thing in life to find at all.” --Donna Lynn Hope via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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30Make it a habit to like, share, or compliment someone every day. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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31When making a connection with somebody for the first time, be interested, not interesting. Ask, "What do you love about your life or your business?" instead of, "What do you do?" http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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32“The history of your happiness is the history of your feeling connected.” --Vironika Tugaleva via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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33"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up." --John Andres Holmes via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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34Phones and tablets are huge distractions. When you are talking with someone, avoid the temptation to break eye contact, and ignore digital distractions. Your full attention is one of the greatest gifts you can give to someone. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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35Real connections are made person to person. If you have the option, always choose face-to-face. You can never replace human interaction. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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36Actions speak louder than words. Practice being kind and caring with others. When they see you as a person who cares, they'll want to be associated with you. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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37Connections are never random. They are almost always connected to a greater purpose. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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38Connections are good for us on a spiritual level because we crave community and acceptance. There's something in our soul that feels good when we cultivate healthy relationships. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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39Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Take ordinary things and make them extraordinary. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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40It is not always easy to step out of your comfort zone and connect with someone. However, when you reach out, make a connection, and develop a relationship, you create comfortable connections from that point forward. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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41Dale Carnegie once said, "Remember that a person's name is, to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language." Remembering someone's name and using it in conversation is just as powerful now. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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42If you are stressed and going to meet new people, take a moment to breathe and get centered. Being in a positive frame of mind makes it easier to connect. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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43Consider working with a business coach. This can "fast-forward" your ability to create relationships that matter. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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44Focus on building people and you will build your business. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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45The more you give to others, the more you receive in return. Make it a practice to do random acts of kindness. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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46Making a connection is not about impressing someone, it is about creating intrigue and interest. Once that is established, the connection will follow. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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47Everything is connected. The connections that truly matter involve being present, listening actively, and demonstrating to the person you're with that they matter to you. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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48People feel at ease, warm up, and connect with you when they realize that you really want to learn more about and help them. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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49When you have a list of the best go-to people, you have the ability to help others in need. You create connections by being a resource for others. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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50Even if you don't think anyone is watching, always present yourself in your best light. Handle yourself in a way that makes people want to be with you. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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51Paying it forward by practicing random acts of kindness puts you in a state of joy. You never know when someone will provide you with an unexpected gift of a connection. Joy happens everywhere. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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52Connecting with people by listening is extremely important. While in a conversation, use the words, "I hear you," or "I'm hearing you." People who feel heard are more likely to trust and connect with you. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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53Connections are developed by making people smile or laugh. Humor is a great way to break down social barriers, as you invite them to connect with you by showing your humanity and making them feel at ease. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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54Want to make someone's day? Share a valuable resource or a tip about a helpful software application. They will want to reciprocate by sharing something with you. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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55Connecting happens in many ways. When we connect on social media, it's sometimes seen as impersonal. Consider handwriting a note or calling an online connection on the phone. If your intent is to get to know that person, watch the relationship deepen. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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56Pay attention to the amount of time you're talking vs. listening. Connection starts with listening. That is why we have two ears and one mouth. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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57Have a specific intention in mind when you approach someone new. People can sense when you are out of integrity with your intention. Remember that nobody wants to be sold to. Be a person of service. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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58Support your connections by attending their business events. Just by showing up, you let your connections know that what matters to them is important to you, and you'll be surprised at how many new connections you can make. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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59We each have our own set of skills and unique perspective to bring to the world. When we connect with people, we enrich each others' lives by sharing our gifts. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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60You can deepen your connection by giving something away. It can be an article, a card, a small gift, or just your time. It's always about giving. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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61"People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." --Maya Angelou via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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62The person with the most connections wins … every time. --Robin Jay, Award-Winning Filmmaker, President of the Las Vegas Convention Speakers Bureau, via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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63“Connecting with others gives us a sense of inclusion, connection, interaction, safety, and community. Your vibe attracts your tribe, so if you want to attract positive and healthy relationships, be one!” --Susan C. Young via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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64Connect by sharing referrals. If you know someone who could help one of your connections, make an introduction. Letting someone know you have a resource for them and would be glad to make an introduction is the perfect start. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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65“Our ability to connect with others is innate, wired into our nervous systems, and we need connection as much as we need physical nourishment.” --Sharon Salzberg via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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66An unexpected referral is one of the greatest gifts you can receive from a connection. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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67Real relationships are the product of time spent with others. Perhaps this is why so many people feel disconnected & yearn for true connection. Invest your time being with people who matter & life will be enriched beyond anything you can imagine. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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68When you are introducing two of your connections, make sure everyone feels comfortable. Mention something they both have in common, or bring up a topic to which everyone can contribute. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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69Have a mindset of abundance when it comes to referrals. Get to know people who do what you do, as well as those who complement what you do. You never know when you can help a connection with a great referral. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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70When you connect with someone, it is important to keep up with them. Nurturing true connections is important because they're based on relationships. Communicating regularly keeps connections alive. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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71When approaching someone you want to connect with, find something about them that can start a conversation. Then ask open-ended questions to pique interest, and your new connection will give you their attention. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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72You start seeing potential relationships everywhere when you become aware of the importance of connections. Instead of taking people in our daily lives for granted, we see them for who they are: people like us who have a lot to give. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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73We live in a world of connections. It's just a question of whether your eyes are open to seeing all the possibilities. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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74“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” --Peter Drucker via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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75People will go out of their way and do the extraordinary, not the ordinary, when they feel that they are making a contribution. Make it a practice to contribute to someone every day in a positive way. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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76Quality connections are about being open to giving and receiving. People love to feel needed and to help others. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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77Take on support roles in networking groups and watch how easy it is to connect. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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78One of the ways you can be helpful when connecting with people is asking, "Is there anybody in my network I can connect you with?" http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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79An effective way to create a strong relationship with your online connections is to use Zoom or Skype. Add a personal touch to an online connection. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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80When you refer other people to your connections, make sure you know them fairly well. People will judge you by the company you keep, and if a person you refer turns out to be less than stellar, it could damage your credibility. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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81Believe in abundance. There is enough money and clients for everyone. When you believe that, you are more likely to be open to sharing and connecting. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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82Having good connections is one of the key requirements to having a successful business. @HappyAbout via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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83As your sphere of influence expands, your world becomes filled with endless opportunities. You'll be amazed at the seemingly coincidental introductions you receive. Your current connections will refer you to the right person at the right time. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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84Most people do the minimum to keep a connection. Be someone who exceeds expectations. When you exert extra effort for someone, they will want to keep you as a valued connection. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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85Everything is connected. Connections that matter involve being present, listening, and demonstrating to the other person that they matter to you. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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86Making connections doesn't have to happen only at big events. It can happen absolutely anywhere. Every place you go, strike up an engaging conversation. Be curious and ask questions. You might make amazing connections in unexpected places. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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87“A fixation with connecting with 'friends' online comes with the risk of disconnection with friends waiting for you to be present in the offline world.” --Craig Hodges via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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88Connections aren't made merely with a tap of the "like" button. Too often, we approach the computer screen and don't stop to realize there's a person on the other side. Make sure to personalize all your connections. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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89Wherever you are, whomever you meet, notice that there's always a potential new connection right around the corner. People will enter your life as you need them and as they need you. Be open. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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90Great connections happen in unlikely places. It could be someone from another industry, someone you didn't think would be a good connection. Relationships aren't just one to one, they're one to many. People know those who could use you. Don't pre-judge. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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91If you've found the person with whom you'd like to connect, do your homework before reaching out. Look at their website and social media profile. Knowing about their business and interests can help you connect on a deeper level. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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92“The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives. I believe that the quality of our lives is directly proportionate to the quality of our connections." --Tony Robbins via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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93“The eyes are one of the most powerful tools a woman can have. With one look, she can relay the most intimate message. After the connection is made, words cease to exist. ” --Jennifer Salaiz via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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94If you are truly interested in other people, it's easy to strike up a conversation and find a common area of interest. Open-ended questions are usually the easiest way to start. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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95Doing something you'd rather say "no" to can help you grow and make connections you never thought you could have. Go to that networking event or meeting. You never know who you'll meet and what connections you'll make. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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96"Through my personal connections, I have learned, grown, explored, delighted, discovered, and experienced things I never would have on my own." --Kim Eley, Writing Coach & Publishing Consultant, via http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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97You don't have to agree on every topic or issue to connect with someone and form a relationship. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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98Extend a warm handshake and smile to everyone you meet. Count how many smiles you can give in a single day, and you will be amazed at how many you get back. Smiles are the first step to connecting. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X
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99"No one has ever become poor by giving." --Anne Frank. When you give your time, attention, and honest feedback, you should be rewarded with a genuine connection and relationship. http://aha.pub/RhondaSherShare on X