Excellent article! To the point, actionable, real. Thank you!

Lara.. I agree with Howard. Enjoyed the opportunity to meet people, but left sooner than I had planned because I was hoarse from trying to talk over the din. Larger venue- yes. A little quieter- yes.

Thanks for your efforts to pull this off!

This sounds like a great time. Will 100+ people fit in the venue??

Great input.. I think the added stresses many people are experiencing due to economic conditions, the holidays, etc. make us all more vulnerable for making wrong assumptions. Thanks for the reminders!

Excellent article! Thanks for defining the"freebie". Most people (feel like they or believe) they are at a loss for what to give back.

Excellent advice! Thank you!

Zita, Great review of the basics for ensuring an effective networking outcome. Great article! Sherri Edwards

Glenn, People are always pleased to know they are remembered- And you nailed it when you said connecting only when you want something is not good form. Asking what they are up to is a great way to start, and talking about themselves is usually much more appealing to the person you are reaching out to.

Thanks for the reminder! Sherri

Thanks, Glenn! Great acronym!

Excellent information! Thank you!

Although I love my work and look forward to it every day, it is easy to get bogged down in execution and results. Sometimes we get so caught up in "getting things done" we forget to have fun.

Thanks so much for the reminder!