"Ultimately, … the lesson is to treat everyone you encounter the same way." — Kara Gerson
Founder, Female Founders Fund
A: My top three tips for networking would be as follows: 1) Focus on having a meaningful conversation with at least one or two individuals in a room or at an event. Collecting more business cards will not result in a bigger network. Quality over quantity. 2) Engage your network by sending out a quarterly update with all the new things you are ... READ MORE »
Senior Vice President, Market America & Shop.com
A: 24/7 anywhere I go, wherever I am. I always make sure to promote my products, brands and company at events, through friends & family and social networking. You are your own walking billboard and your best salesperson to sell your product. READ MORE »
Chief Service Officer, NYC Service
A: While I was at a dinner to celebrate the birthday of one of my mentors, I was talking to several of the guests about my career aspirations and what I loved about my job at the time. As a result of these conversations, I was led back into the national service world and found my position as the Deputy Executive ... READ MORE »
Co-Founder & CEO, The Daily Muse
A: One of the things we’ve done very well as co-founders has been to divide up our responsibilities. I’m the one who does sales, fundraising, and overall relationship management—and as a result, I spend a fair amount of time meeting people and building those connections on and offline. Some weeks, that’s where most of my time goes. The reason this works ... READ MORE »
President, Agent of Change
A: My staff and I joke about this kind of thing all the time: unleash Rachel at an event and who knows what can happen! I'm fortunate to meet interesting new clients and affiliates at the summits and forums I attend. I'm addicted to helping others and I think that brings confidence and boldness to my approach. READ MORE »
Chief Creative Officer, BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
A: Communicate! Get out there and be out there. And honesty in your true self-expression. READ MORE »