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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Tip: “Has something happened?” That’s not the right question.
Katie Mogg and Catherine Pearson, writing in the New York Times, about friendship breakups, have some good advice that can also be used in business situations. What to do when a friend starts ghosting you, or initiates a slow fade until all communication grinds to a halt?
If you choose to reach out, avoid making it A Big Deal. “I ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Thursday, January 2, 2025
Tip: Your conversation security blanket Socializing season is upon us and if you are someone who finds small talk unbearable, you might be interested in research being done by Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, an associate professor and conversation researcher at Harvard Business School on topic preference.
Dr. Brooks told Business Insider that the research she is doing with other institutions is ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Monday, December 16, 2024
Why Shopping Local Matters In a world dominated by global e-commerce giants and big-box retailers, it’s easy to overlook the impact of where we spend our money. However, shopping local isn’t just a trend; it’s a vital practice that strengthens communities, boosts local economies, and fosters a sense of connection and sustainability. Here’s why shopping local should matter to you:1. Boosts the ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Why Engaging Young Professionals in Chamber Events Matters The future of our community lies in the hands of the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. As a Chamber of Commerce, we believe in fostering opportunities not just for established professionals, but also for the vibrant, ambitious young professionals who bring fresh ideas, energy, and perspectives to the table.
If ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Thursday, November 21, 2024
Tip: Don’t just say "So long"
When employees and colleagues leave your firm is it a “so long and best of luck” goodbye? Creating an alumni association is a way of recognizing the value of those people who leave the firm, and it’s a way to stay connected. McKinsey & Company’s article “The power of continuous career support: Embracing the full employee life cycle” describes the benefit of ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Tip: What your LinkedIn connecting may be missing. LinkedIn, which is the preeminent business network, is something many of us take for granted. Some folks think it’s enough to ask someone to connect with them on LinkedIn, and then once the invite is accepted, that’s it. That should be the start.
Here is what to continue doing:
1. Comment on their posts, and not just a thumbs up. Make it a ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Tip: Try this exercise to visualize your network In our networking workshops, most attendees haven’t really thought about who is in their network. And they usually vastly underestimate the number of people they are connected to. So, we get them to map their networks. It may seem overwhelming at first, but by breaking it into bite-sized categories it’s more manageable. For example, who are the ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Tip: Time is limited so put your networking efforts here! If you have only a limited amount of time to reach out to people beyond your co-workers (your operational network) or answering your Mom’s calls (your personal network), then focus on your strategic network. Strategic networks consist of highly connected or influential people, usually in more senior positions, who are gracious about ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Tip: Why do you need to break the ice?
The first words out of your mouth, whether to a stranger or someone you don’t know well, are called icebreakers. Those opening lines of small talk help warm up the conversation and demonstrate to the other person that: you are a friendly, safe person to talk toyou seem likeable you seem interested in them You will be successful in setting up a positive ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Monday, August 12, 2024
The Critical Role of Child Care in Boosting Economic Development and Supporting Small Business Employment Access to quality child care is crucial for economic growth and small business sustainability, reducing employee absenteeism, and boosting productivity. Employers, including big brands like Patagonia, are finding innovative ways to offer childcare solutions, enhancing hiring and ...
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