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Business Networking: Forget Email And Pick Up The Phone!

Written on April 10th, 2013 by in Business Networking

pick up the phone mark j carter

Think about the last time you were 7+ emails deep in a "reply all" or one-on-one email chain in your business life.  It probably had something to do with making a decision, a negotiation or getting a question answered. Why did the chain go that long? How was it working out for you at the time? Exactly. I CAN'T ...

Would You Rather Hear “No” Or Wonder “What If”?

Written on March 5th, 2013 by in Business Networking, Inspiration

It’s better to ask and hear No Than not to ask and wonder What if

Yesterday I sent out an email asking a question - then soon after sending thought to myself "I think I already know the answer, why did I set myself up for 'No'?" Have you ever done that?  Maybe you were asking for: a promotion, a contract closing, some help from a friend, a favor from a ...

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