Did you know... nearly 75% of people admit to talking and sitting next to people they already know at professional meetings? What if... when you are going to an event with people from your office, you agree beforehand that you won’t sit together. Instead, you choose to arrive early to talk to the movers and shakers. What if you decide you’ll have conversations with 4 people you don’t know or want to re-connect with? What could the impact be? Networking can be a vital tool to uncork bureaucratic bottlenecks, work cross-functionally, and collaborate more effectively with internal and external partners. In this complimentary eBook industry leader Lynne Waymon shares "31 Tips for Successful Networking"  that can help you (or even your employees/leaders) hone the skill of networking to impact organizational outcomes, including tips on: How to Benefit from Your Professional Association Ways you can Enrich a Good Networking Relationship Specific steps YOU can take After Someone Provides You with Information. . . And much more... Please contact Taylor Fitzpatrick at tfitzpatrick@spisolutions.com to download your copy today and see the impact these simple tips can have on your career. … [Read more...]

What do all of these people have in common? Albert Einstein Mohandas K. Gandhi Bill Gates Micheal Jackson Martin Luther King, Jr. Oprah Winfrey Influence. The ability to affect others—seen only in its effect—without exertion of force or formal authority. Each one of these individuals knew how to harness the strength of influence and channel it to make a difference. You can do the same. Effective influence has the potential to catapult you to the next level in every area of your life. Kelly Fairbairn, former HR Director, shares industry secrets on how to turn your observations into action and how understanding the four major interaction styles can increase your "influence-ability." In this complimentary 12 page eBook Kelly Fairbairn presents “The Art of Influence” including: The power of recognizing your interaction style How each interaction style desires to be influenced The dos and don'ts of successful interactions And Much More… Please contact Michelle Mehler at mmehler@spisolutions.com to receive your copy today. … [Read more...]