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Lipstick, Diamonds and Gucci Aren't Enough!

Lipstick, diamonds and Gucci won't advance women in their careers. Nor will useful, but insufficient, advice on work/life balance, resilience or authenticity. Women are given abundant advice on how to look and how to be, but it only gets them so far...

Published Thu, Jan 01 2010 2:27 PM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, no Ceiling no walls, leadership, women and leadership

New Year's Resolution: Build a Personal Board of Directors

First, does anyone at PINK know what gremlin changed the heading of this blog from Networking to "Women's Beauty and Cosmetics?" Weird! Now, on to a post by my colleague Becky Shambaugh. Becky wrote It's Not a Glass Ceiling, It's...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2009 11:04 AM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, networking, Susan Colantuono, personal board of directors

Nearly Perfect Strategic Networking

The phone rang. "Susan Colantuono," I said. On the line I heard, "Hello, this is Jane Doe. I'm interested in participating in your branding teleseminar, but the website indicates that registration is closed." (Reframe your inner...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2009 10:34 AM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, strategic relationships, networking, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, weak ties

Learning from Teddy

I'm of the Kennedy generation; enchanted by Jack, inspired by Bobby and advocated for by Ted. So, it's no wonder that I tuned in as often as possible to the tributes and testimonials about the life of Senator Ted Kennedy. Listening, I was struck...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 8:03 AM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, networking, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women

You Don't Need a Network...

I hope the title caught your attention. It's a bit tongue-in-cheek because you really do need a network if you want to: Be successful in your current job Find a new job outside your company Learn about job opportunities inside your company Build your...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2009 11:45 AM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, networking, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women

Mentors in Your Network?

One of the most important strategic relationships you can form is with a mentor. Ideally you will have several because as you advance in your career there will be things you need to learn, experiences you need to have and perspectives you need to gain...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2009 6:45 AM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, strategic relationships, strategic networks, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, Andrea Jung, Brenda Barnes, Mary Sammons, mentor

Top Ways to Network

What a list! A recent report from the Society for Human Resource Management identified a variety of networking sources and the percentages of SHRM respondents that use them. It's very interesting and you can find the results at the end of the survey...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2009 8:14 AM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, strategic relationships, networking, strategic networks, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, social networking, social media

5 Conversation Starters

"Do you know what is the most common question men ask at business networking events?" one of the participants in my leadership program asked. She went on to say that she had been conducting informal research and learned that men most commonly...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2009 1:43 PM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, networking, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, conversation starters

Your First Response Team

It's a huge asset to have in your network a "first response team." Here's what I mean: I am working with a fabulous team on the title and cover copy for my new book. Settling on a title has been no problem, but the subtitle is another...

Published Fri, Jul 07 2009 3:00 PM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, networking, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, first response team

Klutz-Proof Outfitting for Networking Events

When you prepare for a networking event, you probably dress in a way that projects the "brand" that you want to be known for. I know that I am thoughtful about how I outfit myself, but my colleague Victoria Waterman recently brought my outfitting...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2009 10:50 AM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, outfitting

Overcoming Fear of Flubbing

Yesterday was our local business journal's annual tribute to women. Over 350 men and women mingled for 45 minutes before we were seated for lunch and the ceremony. Because I knew many of the honorees, sponsors and attendees I was looking forward to...

Published Fri, May 05 2009 1:31 PM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: networking, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, social networking

Let Your STAR Shine!

I'm always on the lookout for great tips on networking to pass along (after all networking is all about reciprocity). This one comes via @feistywoman on Twitter and Harvard Business Publishing. London-based Gill Corkindale recently offered 6 tips...

Published Mon, May 05 2009 11:20 AM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, networking, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, social networking

"Bosom Buddy" or "Weak Tie"

Hope that title caught your attention, because I'm going to use this post to confront one of the major differences between the way men and women network. It lies in the concept of the "weak tie". Here's what I first read about the concept...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2009 2:10 PM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, strategic relationships, networking, strategic networks, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, weak ties, weak tie

"Rules" of Engagement for Social Media

Through Twitter I learned that Lena West has a great guest blog at Lipsticking. It's called "Rules of Social Media Engagement for Women". She writes, "...I see so many women getting it wrong and they pay the price accordingly. It is...

Published Tue, Apr 04 2009 11:58 AM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, strategic relationships, networking, strategic networks, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women, social networking, social media

Even MORE Networking Tips

Q. What do you think about personal business cards? If you're in between jobs, personal cards can be very useful when you're doing a lot of networking. What else can you leave behind? Puliing out a resume at a business function doesn't quite...

Published Tue, Apr 04 2009 5:32 PM by Susan Colantuono

Filed under: strategic networking, strategic relationships, networking, strategic networks, Susan Colantuono, Leading Women

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