The Value of Social Media: Building Meaningful Connections

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“Social media” is a phrase that gets thrown around quite a bit. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Plus and the like have changed the way we interact with each other and how we define being social. They help us to keep up with loved ones and create contacts we might never have otherwise. It has helped us become active participators when before we were only passive receivers. … [Read more...]

CQ: How to Socialize at Events

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© Clare Munn 2008-2011 Some people have a natural look or energy or personality or style to be able to walk into a room and automatically become the honey to the bees. Others fret hours before socializing about so very much: what to wear; what to say; when to arrive; what to talk about; who to go with; who to meet up with; what to drink; how to eat those microscopic snacks without it all going … [Read more...]

CQ: Basics of How To Negotiate: Part 2

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Thank you for the feedback on the last negotiation entry. © Sonja Nuttall  2008-2011 Now that you have your Intention down, and your transparency antenna up, let’s move into discussing how to navigate a more layered negotiation. After college, I remember trying to figure out how to find places in London to rent – and I wanted to do this without calling my parents. I realized quickly … [Read more...]

Visiting Africa: the Magic of Returning Home

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I recently wrote a guest post for The Best of Zambia blog. It's a wonderful site for anyone interested in traveling to Africa (and you all should) and I was happy to speak a bit about my recent globetrotting adventures. Here it is, reposted, in case any of you have missed it: © Sonja Nuttall  2008-2011 Zambia and Zimbabwe (where I’m from) should have dinner with Haiti. The three of them … [Read more...]

CQ of Style: What Is Style?

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This really can be so subjective, so here is my opinion, but first of all one dictionary defines “Style” (n.) as: The way in which something is said, done, expressed, or performed. The combination of distinctive features of literary or artistic expression, execution, or performance characterizing a particular person, group, school, or era. Sort; type. A quality of imagination and … [Read more...]