TIS' THE SEASON - TO NETWORK!

As the holidays approach you will most likely be attending several office parties and family gatherings. The tendency by most people is to congregate with the same group that you have for years or take a nap as soon as the family meal is over. I challenge you this holiday season to break out of your shell!

This year instead of falling asleep in the lazy-boy visit with that uncle, aunt or cousin and learn more about what they do. If you are looking for a job, to change jobs or sell a product they just might have connections that you never knew about! At the office party pick the last two chairs at a table of folks you don't know so well and get to know them. Once again you may find out your new holiday acquaintance has a connection that might be useful to you or someone else.

Speaking of someone else, it is the time to give! Use your network and connections to help someone out this holiday season. You might know someone who is looking to make a few extra holiday dollars, refer them! You might know someone who can provide those specials tickets to a co-worker as a thank you! You might be the person who can provide that smile or hug that someone else needs!

Connect with those in your network over the holidays just to let them know you care!

Merry Christmas !