Cereus Graphics Newsletter 0221

FEBRUARY, 2021 | Timely Information and a Good Mix of Fun from Your Locally Owned Printer. Making and Maintaining Purposeful Connections As face-to-face networking has taken a hit over the last several months, SAVE 10% perhaps you’ve found yourself looking for ways to revive your connections and make an impact. Here are some tips to help: » Be consistent. Networking is a » Be transparent. A little transparency on your next wide marathon, not a sprint. It may take time can go a long way. There’s a time and to see results, but the effort you put into place to get past the small talk and format order* making and maintaining connections will build a rapport based on empathy and not be wasted if you are spending your understanding. Your willingness to share or 20% time on the right things. difficulties or roadblocks might permit others to open up and allow you to help. SAVE » Be confident. What you have to offer is on your next order of unique to you and your circumstances, » Be creative. Think outside the coffee roll labels. so don’t shy away from everything you shop. There are plenty of venues, both bring to the table. The ways you can use virtual and in-person, that can provide *Some restrictions apply. Not valid with your skill set and personality to help a unique atmosphere to get to know other offers. Offer expires 2/28/2021. others only makes a difference if you someone and what makes them tick. confidently put yourself out there.  Make a list of some locations that get you out from behind that cup of coffee. » Be aware. What does your online identity say about you? Is it sending the Humans crave meaningful connections, message you want it to send? Keeping and well-planned networking is an your profiles up to date and relevant to ideal way to be purposeful about your the connections you hope to make will professional relationships. increase your effectiveness. frbieenn’sds “Don’t let yesterday “Perhaps imagination “Reading is to the Quotes to Live By take up too much is only intelligence mind as exercise is to of today.” having fun.” the body.” —WILL ROGERS —GEORGE SCIALABBA —BRIAN TRACY

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