How I Got the Job—Part I

March 16, 2009

We embark on this long strange trip called transition on our own terms. And even though my trip was unique, I learned a few things along the way that I’d like to share with you, the friends and fellow networkers that propelled me towards this ultimate goal. I split this blog post into three parts to [...]

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Introducing the Pacific Executive Network (PEN)

March 3, 2009

I am pleased to announce the formation of The Pacific Executive Network (PEN). Like this blog, PEN is focused on helping senior executives better utilize technology to grow their networks and create more meaningful professional relationships. PEN was formed a couple of weeks ago by a group of 10 likeminded executives at the DBM offices [...]

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The Social Executive

February 23, 2009

FOREWORD–NEW NAME!  I have been humbled by all the support and interest in my fledgling blog over the past few weeks. During that time, I’ve also started to find my voice and focus the scope of my coverage. As a result I think the time is right to rename this blog and clearly define its [...]

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20+ Executive Networks in Southern California

February 16, 2009

Sothern California has no shortage of executive networks. There are dozens if not scores of groups clamoring for your attention and participation. Some are free, some charge modest fees, while others cost thousands of dollars per year. We all know that networking in transition is job one, but with diminishing resources how is one to [...]

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The Next Level of Networking

February 9, 2009

For all of you power networkers trying to cope with information overload, I may have found the most useful online networking application yet. Gist.com, still in private beta, scrubs information from the web (press releases, blogs, etc.) and then integrates it with Outlook, LinkedIn, and Gmail to pull in relevant contact info, calendar events, email [...]

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