Angela Kubisky, Executive Vice President, Morris County Chamber of Commerce
What kind of impression are you making in the first 30-seconds of meeting someone new? That is the most powerful question you should be asking yourself when you have a goal to expand your network and drive more business to your bottom line. Successful entrepreneurs and corporate executives have one thing in common, they enjoy a robust network.
Maria E. Meyers & Kate Pope Hodel, Authors, Beyond Collisions
Building an entrepreneurial network is, at its heart, a work of collaboration and community change. And that kind of endeavor requires a very special kind of leader, one who knows how to build bridges, engage a very broad community, nurture relationships and get everyone focused on the really “big hairy audacious goal.”
Martin Lanik, CEO, Pinsight® & Author, The Leader Habit
Would you describe yourself as a dynamic speaker? Do you have a hard time showing your passion? Despite your successes, do you still get nervous when addressing groups? While you may be an innovative thinker with a gift for detecting new business opportunities, if you don’t have charisma it’ll be difficult to get your point across. Fortunately – and perhaps contrary to popular opinion – speaking with charisma is a skill that can be learned.
Rafael M. Villalobos, Jr., Member at Eckert Seamans
As a CEO, much of your time is spent formulating a vision for the future, identifying the most appropriate strategies, monitoring trends, exploring opportunities to increase revenues and considering methodologies to control and reduce cost. In a perfect world, your time is supposed to be spent pursuing these noble goals.
Marketing tactics and marketing strategies. These two phrases are used interchangeably, but are tactics the same as strategies? The simple answer is no. Here’s how to understand the differences between tactics and strategies and ensure day-to-day activities support the company’s growth initiatives.