MAD MEN Understands Business Relationships

So, let me ask you this: If you were to leave your company today to take a position at another firm, who would follow you, bringing their business? THIS goal is what you should have in mind as you build client relationships. Take your clients to lunch, make time for face time, become their most valuable resource. Become such an integral part of their strategy that they could not imagine running their business without you! Agreed?

Helping MBA Students and Professionals Improve Presentations

Last week I spoke at the National Association of Women MBAs in Anaheim, California. I delivered two presentations - one was on my signature topic, The Art of the Business Lunch: Building Relationships Between 12 and 2, and the other was called Speak & Write Like a Pro.

Speaking: NAWMBA! National Association of Women MBAs

Where, oh where, have my blogs disappeared to? They have taken a back seat the past week as I have been BUSY preparing for two killer presentations at Friday’s (10/30) NAWMBA conference at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim.

I’ll be presenting at 12PM on The Art of the Business Lunch and at 2:45PM on How to […]

Power Lunch at the Louvre Sounds Great, Doesn’t It?

In a city known for its haute cuisine and fine art, it is understandable that many French citizens are in an uproar over the opening of the 1,142nd McDonald's to open in France. For the fast food chain, however, it's quite a coup to be able to celebrate their 30th anniversary by opening next to the world's most visited museum. So much for culture!