The document provides 15 tips for maximizing networking opportunities at conferences from Keith Ferrazzi. The tips include proper planning, identifying targets to meet, researching those individuals beforehand, contacting them before the event, finding a "wingman" for accountability, introducing oneself during Q&A sessions, making commitments to follow up after the event, and avoiding becoming overly focused on any single speaker or individual. The overall goal is to be a "Conference Commando" who makes the most of every opportunity rather than just attending passively.
This document summarizes 8 success secrets from top motivational experts based on interviews. The secrets are: take responsibility for your life, live purposefully, be willing to pay the price for dreams, stay focused, become an expert in your field, write goals and plans, never give up, and don't delay. Examples are given for each secret showing how motivational speakers like Les Brown, Wayne Dyer, and Jack Canfield applied them to achieve success.
When the average home business owner works till the early hours of
the morning, alone and isolated with only forum buddies for company,
it’s not long before a change in perspective occurs.
How to Sell Yourself on Interviews, Part One LawCrossing
The interview process begins with your mindset. You must believe you can succeed in order to succeed. In my experience, it isn't necessarily the best and the brightest who are chosen for employment but, rather, the "best fit" for the organization.
The person who helps the publicist with the day to day tasks. Usually handles the clerical
duties and is learning the business.
Intern: A student who works for free or very little to gain experience in the field. Usually does the
grunt work.
Media Kit: A package that is sent to the press that contains all pertinent information about the
product. Usually contains bios, photos, press releases, fact sheets, etc.
Pitch: The initial contact to the media to introduce the product and get them interested.
Press Conference: A gathering of the press to make an announcement. Usually has a Q&A session.
Press Junket: An event where the press interviews an artist
This document provides an introduction and overview for incoming freshman students and their parents at Capuchino High School. It introduces the administrators, counselors, and college advisor. It discusses how high school is different than middle school and the new opportunities available. It outlines graduation requirements, important dates, the CAHSEE exam, college entrance requirements, and resources for academic and social-emotional support. The document emphasizes the importance of parent involvement for student success.
This document provides information for freshmen attending a mandatory advising workshop. It outlines important considerations for students in selecting courses for the spring semester including: completing pre-baccalaureate requirements in the first year, using the workshop to explore majors, and ensuring general education courses don't overlap with major requirements. The document emphasizes checking for registration holds and academic probation policies to support student success in their first year.
This document provides an orientation for field instructors at SFSU's School of Social Work. It outlines the objectives of introducing agencies to faculty and staff, providing an overview of field requirements, and ensuring a beneficial learning experience. It describes the field education program components, including the field agencies, instruction course, seminar, coordinators, and instructors. It offers guidance on successful field instruction through student choice, instructor choice, structure, accessibility, feedback, and learning contracts. It discusses risk management strategies like assuming a proactive stance, reducing foreseeable risk, educating on ethics and safety, and using supervision. It outlines the duties of agencies, interns, and the school regarding placement, monitoring, education, safety, and insurance
This document summarizes 8 success secrets from top motivational experts based on interviews. The secrets are: take responsibility for your life, live purposefully, be willing to pay the price for dreams, stay focused, become an expert in your field, write goals and plans, never give up, and don't delay. Examples are given for each secret showing how motivational speakers like Les Brown, Wayne Dyer, and Jack Canfield applied them to achieve success.
When the average home business owner works till the early hours of
the morning, alone and isolated with only forum buddies for company,
it’s not long before a change in perspective occurs.
How to Sell Yourself on Interviews, Part One LawCrossing
The interview process begins with your mindset. You must believe you can succeed in order to succeed. In my experience, it isn't necessarily the best and the brightest who are chosen for employment but, rather, the "best fit" for the organization.
The person who helps the publicist with the day to day tasks. Usually handles the clerical
duties and is learning the business.
Intern: A student who works for free or very little to gain experience in the field. Usually does the
grunt work.
Media Kit: A package that is sent to the press that contains all pertinent information about the
product. Usually contains bios, photos, press releases, fact sheets, etc.
Pitch: The initial contact to the media to introduce the product and get them interested.
Press Conference: A gathering of the press to make an announcement. Usually has a Q&A session.
Press Junket: An event where the press interviews an artist
This document provides an introduction and overview for incoming freshman students and their parents at Capuchino High School. It introduces the administrators, counselors, and college advisor. It discusses how high school is different than middle school and the new opportunities available. It outlines graduation requirements, important dates, the CAHSEE exam, college entrance requirements, and resources for academic and social-emotional support. The document emphasizes the importance of parent involvement for student success.
This document provides information for freshmen attending a mandatory advising workshop. It outlines important considerations for students in selecting courses for the spring semester including: completing pre-baccalaureate requirements in the first year, using the workshop to explore majors, and ensuring general education courses don't overlap with major requirements. The document emphasizes checking for registration holds and academic probation policies to support student success in their first year.
This document provides an orientation for field instructors at SFSU's School of Social Work. It outlines the objectives of introducing agencies to faculty and staff, providing an overview of field requirements, and ensuring a beneficial learning experience. It describes the field education program components, including the field agencies, instruction course, seminar, coordinators, and instructors. It offers guidance on successful field instruction through student choice, instructor choice, structure, accessibility, feedback, and learning contracts. It discusses risk management strategies like assuming a proactive stance, reducing foreseeable risk, educating on ethics and safety, and using supervision. It outlines the duties of agencies, interns, and the school regarding placement, monitoring, education, safety, and insurance
The document provides tips for effective networking, including being patient, accepting rejections, asking questions of others, and following up. It emphasizes focusing on learning about others rather than just getting a job, being confident, keeping an open schedule, and making connections through volunteer roles. Tips include customizing communications, introducing oneself positively, and physically engaging at events.
Alan Rasof's Networking Tips: How To Work The RoomAlan Rasof
Networking events can be chaotic, but proper planning allows one to work the room effectively. One should leverage social media before events to learn about attendees and set up meetings. It's also important to prepare an elevator pitch, know your networking goals, start conversations confidently, and always follow up with new connections after the event. Following these tactics leads to more productive networking.
The document provides tips for researchers on how to network successfully at events. It recommends doing homework beforehand to research who will attend and their interests. Goals for the event should be set, such as speaking to 4-5 new people. Key people to target can be contacted ahead of time. Conversations should focus on the other person and providing value to them through information, introductions or invitations to build memorable connections. Follow up is important using LinkedIn, introductions or relevant information. An action plan outlines specific changes to improve networking like arriving early.
The document provides guidance on how to effectively network at professional meetings. It discusses:
1) The importance of having a clear objective such as getting appointments, building relationships, and helping others in order to be remembered and referred.
2) Developing an engaging "why" message and practicing an energetic 30-second introduction that helps people remember you.
3) Taking steps like setting contact goals, following up on appointments, and psyching yourself up to be confident and outgoing at meetings.
This document provides guidance on professional networking both offline and online. It outlines when and where to network, such as at conferences and events, and through LinkedIn. The document advises preparing for events by identifying key contacts and objectives. At events, it recommends arriving early, introducing yourself to organizers and potential connections, and following up afterwards by sending thank you notes. It also reviews tools for online networking on LinkedIn and Twitter to build connections over time. The overall goal is to proactively build a network through in-person and online engagement that can help achieve professional goals.
This document provides tips for attending seminars and conferences in order to maximize networking opportunities. Some key tips include bringing plenty of business cards and blank cards to collect contacts, using a highlighter to plan sessions and note contacts, taking photos with contacts to help remember them, attending social events for additional networking chances, and sitting with new people at meals to meet more attendees. The overall message is to be prepared, get contact details for follow up, and make the most of informal socializing for valuable networking.
The document provides tips for maximizing networking at conferences and industry events. It recommends expanding your search for niche events to differentiate yourself, clarifying your goals beforehand, focusing discussions on others' interests rather than selling, getting the right people to approach you by introducing yourself during Q&A sessions, and leveraging conference organizers' help to meet your objectives. The key takeaway is that preparation, clear goals, active listening, and strategic introductions can lead to high-impact connections.
Networking Tips via Keith Ferrazzi Book "Never Eat Alone"LinkedIn Riches
The document provides a summary of key points from the book "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi. It discusses the importance of networking and connecting with others to achieve success. Some of the main ideas summarized are: connecting is about helping others to help yourself through reciprocity; success comes from working with people not against them; being generous with your time, knowledge and resources in order to help others while also helping yourself; and maintaining relationships is key to managing a strong network.
Networking at a long term care insurance conference provides opportunities to meet peers and other groups that can help stay competitive. Some tips for effective networking include doing research on attendees, having business cards prepared, carrying yourself with confidence, introducing yourself by asking questions about the other person rather than talking about yourself, and keeping conversations balanced by passing discussions back to the other person. The goal of networking is to make new contacts and sow seeds for future opportunities rather than expecting immediate business from every interaction.
Get the FREE CHEAT SHEET: http://notsofreakyuniversity.com/gaddie-coffee-cs
Far too much time is wasted in coffee shop meetings. Sure, it feels great to meet someone over coffee to discuss potential business opportunities. But, when you get there, more often than not, the conversation falls off topic, interruptions cause distractions and, before you know it, the meeting is over and you’ve achieved nothing.
Get the FREE CHEAT SHEET: http://notsofreakyuniversity.com/gaddie-coffee-cs
Hot Tips For Attending Networking FunctionsCPA Australia
The document provides 10 tips for effectively networking at functions and events. The tips include deciding your objectives for attending, preparing logistics like business cards, having quality conversations by listening well and asking questions, bringing conversation starters, avoiding long silences or talking only about work, maintaining eye contact, acting as a host to get conversations started, and enjoying yourself. The overall goal is to build quality connections and trust with others in order to expand one's professional network.
10 Tips For Successful Business Networkingoliviasin
This document provides tips for successful networking at business events. It recommends being genuine, building trust and relationships, asking open-ended questions, following through on referrals, and calling new contacts to express interest in sharing ideas. The key is quality over quantity - focus on making a few meaningful connections rather than just collecting business cards. Proper preparation, a clear understanding of your goals and skills, and maintaining a helpful attitude are emphasized.
7 pointers for educators who hate conference networkingLorna Keane
Whether you’re a newcomer or conference regular, you don’t want others cringing when they get your LinkedIn invite. Don’t worry. These seven tips will help you work the room like a boss. Scan through to learn how to: create meaningful conversations, establish deeper connections and get results that benefit everyone.
To effectively network, one should arrive early, be prepared with business cards and an elevator pitch, position themselves near refreshments to easily engage others, have a clear goal for each event, genuinely listen to and help other attendees, follow up after the event with a thank you note. Networking is about building relationships and giving to others through introductions, information sharing, and referrals which can ultimately benefit one's business through word-of-mouth advertising.
How Does A Person Get Over 500 Referrals Per Year?Phil Caulfield
Michael Maher is known as “America’s Most Referred Real Estate Professional”
How did he do it?
It starts with a system, key rituals, and digging deep into
the relationship business.
Ramzi Faraj dives deep and explains how the country’s
most referred real estate agent uses
“The Generosity Generation”
To build a business, move from relationships to referrals,
and from success to significance.
Seven Levels of Communication Class PresentationRichard Smith
This document provides strategies for going from relationships to referrals in real estate. It discusses beginning with the end in mind by focusing on your legacy and values. It recommends spending time on existing relationships rather than cold calls. Relationship building techniques include sending handwritten notes, making phone calls using specific scripts, holding networking events, and following up consistently. Tracking your network through a database and communicating appropriately with different contact types can generate referrals over time through trust and helping others.
How to shine at networking events workshop slides2guest011482
The document provides guidance on how to network effectively at events. It discusses preparing for events by having business cards ready, bringing questions, and identifying goals for meeting people. During events, it recommends introducing yourself to organizers, speakers, and "movers and shakers," then following up afterwards. The key is to ask questions to learn about others and build relationships over time through ongoing contact.
Atlanta BDPA Saturday Seminar - Critical Thinking - Branding & NetworkingDerrick Brown
This document outlines an agenda for a seminar on personal branding and networking. The seminar will cover defining personal brands, crafting brands, utilizing social media and visual resumes, and networking effectively. Participants will do exercises to identify their personal brands and develop elevator speeches. Ground rules are established, and introductions will be made. The seminar aims to help participants promote themselves, differentiate from competitors, and lock in jobs through strong personal branding and networking.
U.S. Hispanic women, also known as Latinas, have recently and rapidly surfaced
as prominent contributors to the educational, economic, and cultural wellbeing of not only their own ethnicity, but of American society and the consumer marketplace. This rise of Latinas is driven both by strong demographics and a healthy inclination to embrace and retain their Hispanic culture even as they make significant strides toward success in mainstream America.
The document provides tips for effective networking, including being patient, accepting rejections, asking questions of others, and following up. It emphasizes focusing on learning about others rather than just getting a job, being confident, keeping an open schedule, and making connections through volunteer roles. Tips include customizing communications, introducing oneself positively, and physically engaging at events.
Alan Rasof's Networking Tips: How To Work The RoomAlan Rasof
Networking events can be chaotic, but proper planning allows one to work the room effectively. One should leverage social media before events to learn about attendees and set up meetings. It's also important to prepare an elevator pitch, know your networking goals, start conversations confidently, and always follow up with new connections after the event. Following these tactics leads to more productive networking.
The document provides tips for researchers on how to network successfully at events. It recommends doing homework beforehand to research who will attend and their interests. Goals for the event should be set, such as speaking to 4-5 new people. Key people to target can be contacted ahead of time. Conversations should focus on the other person and providing value to them through information, introductions or invitations to build memorable connections. Follow up is important using LinkedIn, introductions or relevant information. An action plan outlines specific changes to improve networking like arriving early.
The document provides guidance on how to effectively network at professional meetings. It discusses:
1) The importance of having a clear objective such as getting appointments, building relationships, and helping others in order to be remembered and referred.
2) Developing an engaging "why" message and practicing an energetic 30-second introduction that helps people remember you.
3) Taking steps like setting contact goals, following up on appointments, and psyching yourself up to be confident and outgoing at meetings.
This document provides guidance on professional networking both offline and online. It outlines when and where to network, such as at conferences and events, and through LinkedIn. The document advises preparing for events by identifying key contacts and objectives. At events, it recommends arriving early, introducing yourself to organizers and potential connections, and following up afterwards by sending thank you notes. It also reviews tools for online networking on LinkedIn and Twitter to build connections over time. The overall goal is to proactively build a network through in-person and online engagement that can help achieve professional goals.
This document provides tips for attending seminars and conferences in order to maximize networking opportunities. Some key tips include bringing plenty of business cards and blank cards to collect contacts, using a highlighter to plan sessions and note contacts, taking photos with contacts to help remember them, attending social events for additional networking chances, and sitting with new people at meals to meet more attendees. The overall message is to be prepared, get contact details for follow up, and make the most of informal socializing for valuable networking.
The document provides tips for maximizing networking at conferences and industry events. It recommends expanding your search for niche events to differentiate yourself, clarifying your goals beforehand, focusing discussions on others' interests rather than selling, getting the right people to approach you by introducing yourself during Q&A sessions, and leveraging conference organizers' help to meet your objectives. The key takeaway is that preparation, clear goals, active listening, and strategic introductions can lead to high-impact connections.
Networking Tips via Keith Ferrazzi Book "Never Eat Alone"LinkedIn Riches
The document provides a summary of key points from the book "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi. It discusses the importance of networking and connecting with others to achieve success. Some of the main ideas summarized are: connecting is about helping others to help yourself through reciprocity; success comes from working with people not against them; being generous with your time, knowledge and resources in order to help others while also helping yourself; and maintaining relationships is key to managing a strong network.
Networking at a long term care insurance conference provides opportunities to meet peers and other groups that can help stay competitive. Some tips for effective networking include doing research on attendees, having business cards prepared, carrying yourself with confidence, introducing yourself by asking questions about the other person rather than talking about yourself, and keeping conversations balanced by passing discussions back to the other person. The goal of networking is to make new contacts and sow seeds for future opportunities rather than expecting immediate business from every interaction.
Get the FREE CHEAT SHEET: http://notsofreakyuniversity.com/gaddie-coffee-cs
Far too much time is wasted in coffee shop meetings. Sure, it feels great to meet someone over coffee to discuss potential business opportunities. But, when you get there, more often than not, the conversation falls off topic, interruptions cause distractions and, before you know it, the meeting is over and you’ve achieved nothing.
Get the FREE CHEAT SHEET: http://notsofreakyuniversity.com/gaddie-coffee-cs
Hot Tips For Attending Networking FunctionsCPA Australia
The document provides 10 tips for effectively networking at functions and events. The tips include deciding your objectives for attending, preparing logistics like business cards, having quality conversations by listening well and asking questions, bringing conversation starters, avoiding long silences or talking only about work, maintaining eye contact, acting as a host to get conversations started, and enjoying yourself. The overall goal is to build quality connections and trust with others in order to expand one's professional network.
10 Tips For Successful Business Networkingoliviasin
This document provides tips for successful networking at business events. It recommends being genuine, building trust and relationships, asking open-ended questions, following through on referrals, and calling new contacts to express interest in sharing ideas. The key is quality over quantity - focus on making a few meaningful connections rather than just collecting business cards. Proper preparation, a clear understanding of your goals and skills, and maintaining a helpful attitude are emphasized.
7 pointers for educators who hate conference networkingLorna Keane
Whether you’re a newcomer or conference regular, you don’t want others cringing when they get your LinkedIn invite. Don’t worry. These seven tips will help you work the room like a boss. Scan through to learn how to: create meaningful conversations, establish deeper connections and get results that benefit everyone.
To effectively network, one should arrive early, be prepared with business cards and an elevator pitch, position themselves near refreshments to easily engage others, have a clear goal for each event, genuinely listen to and help other attendees, follow up after the event with a thank you note. Networking is about building relationships and giving to others through introductions, information sharing, and referrals which can ultimately benefit one's business through word-of-mouth advertising.
How Does A Person Get Over 500 Referrals Per Year?Phil Caulfield
Michael Maher is known as “America’s Most Referred Real Estate Professional”
How did he do it?
It starts with a system, key rituals, and digging deep into
the relationship business.
Ramzi Faraj dives deep and explains how the country’s
most referred real estate agent uses
“The Generosity Generation”
To build a business, move from relationships to referrals,
and from success to significance.
Seven Levels of Communication Class PresentationRichard Smith
This document provides strategies for going from relationships to referrals in real estate. It discusses beginning with the end in mind by focusing on your legacy and values. It recommends spending time on existing relationships rather than cold calls. Relationship building techniques include sending handwritten notes, making phone calls using specific scripts, holding networking events, and following up consistently. Tracking your network through a database and communicating appropriately with different contact types can generate referrals over time through trust and helping others.
How to shine at networking events workshop slides2guest011482
The document provides guidance on how to network effectively at events. It discusses preparing for events by having business cards ready, bringing questions, and identifying goals for meeting people. During events, it recommends introducing yourself to organizers, speakers, and "movers and shakers," then following up afterwards. The key is to ask questions to learn about others and build relationships over time through ongoing contact.
Atlanta BDPA Saturday Seminar - Critical Thinking - Branding & NetworkingDerrick Brown
This document outlines an agenda for a seminar on personal branding and networking. The seminar will cover defining personal brands, crafting brands, utilizing social media and visual resumes, and networking effectively. Participants will do exercises to identify their personal brands and develop elevator speeches. Ground rules are established, and introductions will be made. The seminar aims to help participants promote themselves, differentiate from competitors, and lock in jobs through strong personal branding and networking.
U.S. Hispanic women, also known as Latinas, have recently and rapidly surfaced
as prominent contributors to the educational, economic, and cultural wellbeing of not only their own ethnicity, but of American society and the consumer marketplace. This rise of Latinas is driven both by strong demographics and a healthy inclination to embrace and retain their Hispanic culture even as they make significant strides toward success in mainstream America.
Preliminary Report on Migrant Deaths in South TexasSara Calderon
SEARCHING FOR THE LIVING, THE DEAD, AND THE NEW DISAPPEARED ON THE MIGRANT TRAIL IN TEXAS
Preliminary Report on Migrant Deaths in South Texas
This report was written by Christine Kovic in collaboration with the Prevention of Migrant Deaths Working Group of Houston United/Houston Unido. Revised July 15, 2013.
Christine Kovic
kovic@uhcl.edu
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, has conducted research in the field of human rights for the past 20 years. Her current research addresses the intersection of human rights and immigration to the U.S., with emphasis on Central American migrants crossing Mexico in the journey to the U.S. and on the human rights and organizing efforts of Latinos in the Houston region.
Houston United/Houston Unido
https://www.facebook.com/HoustonUnited
A coalition of community organizations, has been working to prevent border deaths, stop deportations and detentions, and achieve an immigration reform that allows workers to migrate without being criminalized.
A first: Majority of U.S. adults now own a smartphoneSara Calderon
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Jan 2013 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals #sSara Calderon
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program data from August 2012 to January 2013. Over 400,000 requests were received, with over 150,000 approved and around 13,000 rejected. The top countries of origin were Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Peru. The top states of residence for applicants were California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.
The document announces advising days for a counseling program, providing times and dates when students can meet with advisors. It notes that students must sign up for 20-minute appointments in advance and should come prepared with questions. Advisors available for scheduled meetings include Drs. Trepal, Durodoye, Karcher, Haberstroh, Moyer, Henderson, Zambrano, and Ivers.
The document announces advising days for a counseling program, providing times and dates when students can meet with advisors. It notes that students must sign up for 20-minute appointments in advance and should come prepared with questions. Advisors available for scheduled meetings include Drs. Trepal, Durodoye, Karcher, Haberstroh, Moyer, Henderson, Zambrano, and Ivers.
The document provides submission guidelines for several counseling journals. It lists the journal name, website, and submission instructions for various counseling organizations and associations, including the Association for Creativity in Counseling, Association for Specialists in Group Work, American School Counselor Association, National Career Development Association, and American Mental Health Counselors Association among others. Submission instructions include submitting manuscripts online or via email in Microsoft Word format, including an abstract, cover letter, and following APA style guidelines.
The document is a student application for a practicum/internship in the Department of Counseling – Community Family Life Center at UTSA for Spring 2011. It requests student information, intended practicum site details, confirmation that prerequisites have been met, and the student's signature. If submitted by October 25, 2010, applicants will be notified via email of their application status and registration procedures.
This document provides instructions for students to apply for summer 2011 financial aid at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). To be eligible, students must complete the 2010-2011 FAFSA, this UTSA Request form, and any required verification documents. They must also register for at least half-time coursework (6 hours for undergrads, 3 hours for grads). The priority deadline is January 14, 2011 for better access to limited grant funds. Loan amounts may increase if a student's grade level changes after spring 2011. By signing, students acknowledge requirements around enrollment status, withdrawal procedures, prorated grants, and annual loan limits. Processing times for requests are typically 5-7 business days during peak periods.
The documents summarize Texas state laws and regulations regarding Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs). Key points:
- The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors regulates LPCs and is overseen by the Department of State Health Services.
- An LPC must have a license to practice counseling for compensation or represent themselves as licensed.
- The practice of counseling involves assessing and treating mental health issues using techniques like counseling, assessment, consulting and referral.
- The laws define requirements for LPC board membership, qualifications for licensure, exemptions for other professionals, and powers/duties of the executive director who oversees LPC activities.
This clinical training manual provides comprehensive guidelines and procedures for the counseling department's clinical course sequence and information needed for a positive clinical training experience. It is divided into four sections covering the department, community family life center, policies and procedures, and licensure/credentialing. The department's mission is to prepare multiculturally competent counselors through practical experiences in its community family life center and affiliated sites, while emphasizing diversity. Students must meet fitness to practice standards to complete coursework and credentialing requirements.
This document is a program handbook for the Master of Arts in Counseling program at a university for the years 2009-2011. It provides information on the program's mission, goals, degree requirements, course registration, practicum and internship guidelines, ethical standards, licensing information, and lists of faculty and professional counseling organizations. The handbook serves as a reference for students in the counseling program.
The document outlines parking options for university departments holding events, including pay station pin codes for $6 flat rate parking, event parking cards for the South Parking Garage at $6 per day, and dashboard permits for $4-$6 daily parking. It also details additional parking services available like parking attendants, barricades, signage, shuttle buses, and more. Event organizers must submit parking requests a minimum of 2 weeks in advance and are responsible for any cancellation or change fees.
This document provides a parking map for the UTSA main campus for Spring 2011. Key information includes:
- Construction begins for the East Garage near the North Garage and Lots 3 and 4.
- The map labels all parking lots and garages, including locations for faculty/staff, student, visitor, and permit parking.
- A legend identifies buildings, construction projects, and other landmarks on campus.
The UTSA Downtown Campus Map lists 6 locations: the Durango Building, Frio Street Building, Buena Vista Street Building, a parking garage requiring UTSA permits or visitor parking, the Monterey Building, and Bill Miller Plaza.
Explore the key differences between silicone sponge rubber and foam rubber in this comprehensive presentation. Learn about their unique properties, manufacturing processes, and applications across various industries. Discover how each material performs in terms of temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and cost-effectiveness. Gain insights from real-world case studies and make informed decisions for your projects.
1. 15 Tips from Keith Ferrazzi:
Conference Commando
A conference is a huge opportunity to build relationships with
extraordinary people, people who might have significant impact
on your professional or personal success. To make sure that you
maximize the return on your (and your organization’s) investment
of time and money to attend, you can’t afford to be a conference
commoner. You have to be a Conference Commando – and that
takes new mind sets and skill sets.
Here are 15 tips to get you
prepped and ready...
2. 15 Tips from Keith Ferrazzi, Conference Commando Page 2
#1
Remember the 7 P’s.
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss-
Poor Performance. Military strategists
know that most battles are won before
the first shot is fired. The side that
determines where, when,
and how an engagement is fought
usually gains an insurmountable
advantage. So get focused. Take time
weeks before the conference to think
through and write down why you
are attending. What do you want to
achieve? Who do you want to meet?
The more clearly you articulate what you
want and need from the conference, the
more likely you can plan and execute
your mission.
#2
Know your targets.
Get the list of conference attendees
somehow—call the conference
organizers, ask your friends who are
going if they know of other attendees, or
whatever it takes. Then go through the
list and note those you want to meet.
Keep that list with you at all times
during the conference (including social
events) so you know whom you’ve met
and whom you still need to meet.
#3
Gather intelligence.
If you want to get to know someone, the
first thing you should do is figure out
how you can help them (find more on
Generosity in tip #5). Google them. Of
course, their business interests will be
most obvious, but do some deeper
research to learn about their human
sides. Then find your currency for
them—your experience, knowledge,
contacts, or resources that can make
them more successful. And get this: the
best part of doing your homework is that
it doesn't have to be a secret. When you
meet your target contact, say, "I always
make a special effort to inquire about
the people I'd like to meet." Inevitably,
people are flattered. Wouldn't you be?
#4
Strike early.
Don’t wait for the conference to start
your networking. A week or two
beforehand, pick up the phone and call
at least the top three people you want to
be SURE to meet. (And no whiny
excuses about not being
able to find their coordinates. This is the
information age!) Begin your
conversations now and/or arrange a
time for when you arrive at the
conference. Can’t get past their
gatekeepers? Surprise them with a fax
or a voice message when they arrive at
the conference and save them from
spending the night alone in their
rooms—most likely in the very hotel
where you’re staying! Say, “I’ll be
downstairs at 8 with a few people
for drinks and dinner. Would you like to
join us?”
#5
Build your brand.
Before you walk into the conference,
adopt the first of my Four Mindsets for
relationship building: Generosity. The
other three – vulnerability, candor, and
accountability – will come in handy too,
but generosity is where it all starts when
it comes to building a strong foundation
for your brand. Make sure that when
you’re interacting one-one-one with
people that you’re leading with authentic
generosity – that means being willing to
help without keeping score.
3. 15 Tips from Keith Ferrazzi, Conference Commando Page 3
Look for other opportunities to
build your brand as well. For example,
you too can be a conference speaker,
even if your name isn’t on the program.
While keynote speakers are basically
given hour-long infomercials for their
brands, you can acquire a 30 second
commercial for yours just by asking a
thoughtful question during Q&A. Stand
tall, say your name and what you do,
and then ask a great question. Then
enjoy your temporary celebrity status
after the session. People will be eager
to approach you once you’ve been
introduced in a public forum.
#6
Slight the speakers.
Don't waste time standing in line to meet
a speaker after his or her song and
dance. There will be so many other
brilliant people at the conference; go
meet them! If you must meet the
speakers, please approach them
before their talks, before they have
captivated the crowd’s attention and
adoration. That way you won’t waste
precious time standing in line, or have
your ability to create impact diminished
by becoming one of a dozen clamoring
fans.
#7
Get a wingman.
Just as people lose weight more
effectively if they have a workout partner
or formal accountability group, you’ll
start more of the relationships you want
if you team up. If possible, set such a
partnership in motion in advance of the
conference, but if not, just be ready to
be on the lookout for the right match as
soon as you arrive.
You and your buddy can provide
each other motivation, guidance, and
assistance if you’ll share with each other
your real reasons for attending the
conference, whether it’s to look
for a new job, to fill your sales pipeline,
or maybe even to seek a romantic
relationship. This is the time to embrace
a couple more of the mindsets I
mentioned earlier, vulnerability and
candor. Wouldn’t it be great to show up
to the conference with somebody who’s
actually on your side, who’s got your
back, who’s working
with you?
#8
Draft off a big kahuna.
Get to know some of the most well-
known folks at the conference or the
conference organizers themselves and
hang with them. The important people
will rotate by them sooner or later. If
you’re there, you'll meet everyone who
matters. And if you need to reach out to
someone who doesn’t happen to swing
by, ask your new friend—a big
kahuna—for an introduction.
#9
Find a way to help…everyone.
We already talked about generosity.
Now, what kind of currency can you
create that applies to everyone you
meet? One easy, broadly helpful option
is to become an info-hub by becoming
an expert on the conference program.
Then pick the brains of conference staff
and anyone else willing to share the ins
and outs of what’s happening in and
around the big meeting. If you’re in the
loop on the private parties and after-
hours special events, everyone will
come to you for the goods.
#10
Work hard on break.
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Don’t run off to stuff your face or check
e-mail between sessions. You should
attend to your bagel and BlackBerry
while boring speakers like me are
blabbing on and on, so when break time
comes, you can get out there and do
what you really came to the
conference to do—meet people!
#11
Hijack a dinner.
True commandos aren’t constrained by
the agendas they receive at registration.
Scope out the conference locale in
advance, and scan the schedule for the
right time to organize your own mini-
event. Arrange a dinner at a special
place out on the town you’re visiting with
people who care about a particular topic
that matters to you, or modify a
conference meal that’s already paid for
by inviting specific people to join your
table as you meet them during the day.
There’s usually no assigned seating.
And if there is, just tell a conference
organizer that you prefer to reassign
yourself. They exist to make the
conference better for you.
#12
Let your guard down – and find
a way to care.
When you walk into a room, make it
your mission to find at least one person
that you could care about. When you
see the room through those eyes, you
become more authentic, more confident,
and more open to connecting.
As important, when you engage a
target contact, don't you dare talk about
the weather! It makes no impact at all.
Skip the small talk and dive into the stuff
that really matters to you and them:
interests, passions, struggles, and
greatest needs. You’ll have to push
yourself to be human and open up
enough to get your acquaintance to start
sharing. Then listen, listen, listen with
warmth and sincerity.
And if you are able to help them,
do so. Intimacy and Giving are the two
keys to making quick connections that
jumpstart lasting relationships.
#13
Master the Deep Bump.
Once you’ve successfully taken your
conversation with a new acquaintance
down deep, past the shallow small talk,
secure an invitation to reconnect later.
Then bump! Move on and meet more
people. Don’t be like the co-dependent
“ankle hugger” (see the definition later in
this document) who thinks the first
person he meets is his best friend
forever. You’ve invested too much time
and money in this conference not to
take the opportunity to meet many
different people. You have a lifetime to
build relationships with people at the
conference, but only a few days to meet
them.
#14
Take names – and make
commitments.
Before you conclude the Deep Bump,
and move on after making a new
acquaintance, be sure to get a business
card. Of course, you should quickly scan
the card and say the person’s name
aloud to help commit it to memory.
Furthermore, flip over the card and
jot down a few words to remind yourself
of what you two discussed, any relevant
personal details you wish to remember,
and, of course, when and why you’re
going to follow up later.
When you feel you’ve made a
special connection, be sure to make a
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commitment to each other –
accountability is the final mind set for
building deep, sustainable relationships.
Presumably you’ve shared some of your
mutual passions and goals, perhaps
even some of your challenges. Get
specific enough to make a commitment
to each other to follow up after the
conference – have you moved your
goals forward? If not, how can you help
each other do that, stat? Making mutual
commitments creates the trusting bonds
that can change your life – what I call
“lifeline relationships.”
#15
Follow up or fail.
Don't wait until you return home from the
conference to ping people whose cards
you collect. Shoot out follow-up e-mails
each night of the event or write them
during your flight home. That is, unless
you want that same rubber-banded
stack of cards on your desk a year from
now, which is probably the result of last
year’s conference if you went as a
commoner and not a commando.
Either way, best of luck next time! And
you’ll need it if you don’t remember the
7 P’s!
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Be a Conference Commando.
More importantly, don’t be these people.
THE WALLFLOWER: The limp handshake, the position in the far corner of
the room,the unassuming demeanor—all signs that this person thinks he or
she is there to watch the speakers.
THE ANKLE HUGGER: The ankle hugger is a total codependent and thinks that
the first person they meet is their BFF (best friend forever). Out of fear, they
shadow their BFF the entire conference. You’ve spent too much money not to
leverage the opportunity to meet many
different people. So bump! You have a lifetime to build relationships with these
people. Collect as many follow-ups as you can.
THE CELEBRITY HOUND: This type of person funnels every bit of their energy
into trying to meet the most important person at the event. The problem is, if the
person they want to meet truly is the most important person at the conference,
that person will be on their guard. And
maybe even guarded, literally. A young friend of mine went to see the
King of Jordan speak recently and came back ecstatic. He had waited an
hour or more, along with 500 other people, for a chance to shake the
King’s hand. I asked him, “How, exactly, did you benefit from that
encounter?” “I can say I met him,” he sheepishly replied. I told him that there
were probably at least a handful of dignitaries and members of the King’s cabinet
in that room whom no one knew or wanted to know. Wouldn’t it have been better
for my young friend to actually have had a conversation with one of them, instead
of a handshake with someone who will not remember him beyond the
handshake? Maybe he could have struck up a relationship. Instead, he got a
photo and a handshake.
THE SMARMY EYE DARTER: Nothing will give you a bad rap in less time. Be
Bill Clinton instead. If you spend only thirty seconds with someone, make it thirty
seconds of warmth and sincerity. Nothing will give you a good rap in less time.
THE CARD DISPENSER/AMASSER: This guy passes his card out like it had the
cure for cancer written on its back. Frankly, cards are overrated. If you perform
the bump successfully, and extract a promise for a future meeting, or make a real
commitment to each other, a piece of paper is irrelevant. This person gloats over
the number of “contacts” he’s made. In reality, he’s created nothing more
valuable than a phone book with people’s names and numbers to cold-call.
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About the Author
KEITH FERRAZZI is author of the #1 bestseller WHO’S GOT
YOUR BACK: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep,
Trusting Relationships that Create Success – and Won’t Let you
Fail. He is also the author of the bestseller NEVER EAT
ALONE: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a
Time. As CEO of the consulting, training, and research firm
Ferrazzi Greenlight, Ferrazzi counsels the world’s top
enterprises on how to dramatically accelerate the development
of business relationships to drive sales, spark innovation, and
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