Written by A’s Netter, Diane DiResta. When I was a child, I didn’t like eating peas. I would sit at the dinner table and push them around on my plate. Then, I’d spear one pea with my fork and gulp it down like bitter medicine. My grandfather observing this avoidance ritual suggested I mix my […]
There’s something very special about meeting in-person, sharing good food, drinking some wine, and getting down to business. That’s exactly what 9 members of Adrian’s Network did this week. Our regular gatherings are important, and serve to build stronger and more robust relationships.
I get it, introducing yourself on a networking zoom can feel weird. All those faces in little squares staring ahead (if you’re lucky cuz sometimes folks are staring at their phone, something unknown that is in front of them, their cat, or you don’t even know what because you can see nothing but their forehead…..but […]
The simple truth is there are some things you can do to get more substantive and positive outcomes from your networking endeavors. Play the game but play it right! And forget the cliché “givers get.” Not true. I know lots of givers that haven’t gotten anything ever. Instead: Develop a “real” relationship, not one based on BS and […]
Our resident pizza columnist and scholar, Rob Intelisano (aka The Insurance Doctor), arranged a dinner at Beebe’s in Long Island City. 6 members of A’s Net shared a night of fabulous food, adult beverages, lively conversation, lots of laughs, with a wee bit of pizza education thrown in for good measure. We had a fabulous […]
What fun! Broadway is back and last night a group of A’s Netters went to dinner and the theater. Good food, great conversation, information shared, laughs galore, and a good time was had by all. Who says networking has to happen on Zoom or in a conference room? Sharing experiences like going to dinner and […]
There’s something special about sharing a meal (and wine!), to get the networking juices flowing. Our time was well spent, relationships blossomed, and a good time was had by all! Attendees: Bennet Gold, Dominick Bencivenga, Elizabeth Marasco, Deborah Van Doorne, Steve Kent, Maribeth Kraus, Adrian Miller
Members of A’s Net were treated to a fabulous presentation by Yvonne Dam, Founder of www.amaze-yourself.com. She shared terrific productivity tips, trick and tactics, aimed at making us more effective, but without having to spend more time. Her T.I.M.E. Matrix does the trick. It consists of 4 steps that you can put to work immediately. […]
I had a great networking lunch with A’s Netter Stephanie Larkin, Founder of Red Penguin Books. Besides eating yummy food at Small Batch, we spent almost 2 hours talking about travel and our upcoming trips, what’s on our proverbial “bucket list,” and our rules for a successful trip (i.e. NEVER checking luggage, landing and hitting […]
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Be Fearless. Be Charismatic. Be a Legend. 4-Part Presentation by Scott Mason.
Mark your calendar for April 8 at 2pm (registration will open via the Adrian’s Network website very soon) for a truly unique group learning and discussion session on a new paradigm for being fearless, finding charisma, and becoming your own kind of legend. As we emerge from two years of unparalleled business upheaval — and face even bigger challenges with […]