Michael Rice's Blog Posts Tagged 'networking' (18)

The Black Professionals Holiday Party





Hundreds of the tri-state's area's Black Elite will be converging

on the The African American Museum, 701 Arch Street in Philadelphia…

Dear Friends and colleagues

Today I want to talk about an organization that is near and dear to my heart -  Professional Networking Associates.

This organization has allowed me opportunities to meet some of the most dynamic and influential  individuals walking the street today.  The events and workshops…

WHAT IS NETWORKING? 

BY Michael Rice

It does not matter whether you are an entrepreneur, salesperson, social worker, case manager, executive director, plumber, contractor, investment broker, doctor or lawyer, one of the primary keys of success is your ability to establish relationships.…

SUDDEN IMPACT: MAKING A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION

By Michael Rice

                Will Rogers said, ”You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.”   This quote is amazingly true.  It does not matter whether you are going on an interview, making a new acquaintance, showing up for court or presenting at community or business meetings, your first impression is a lasting…

Creating a Successful Networking Encounter

by Michael Rice

Here is where it is all revealed.  The Strategy and Techniques of Urban Networking

In this inspiring interactive workshop, you will learn how to turn any event in a networking opportunity.  By using the key…

ITS SPRING FLING WITH A JAZZY FLAVOR

It’s happening again this weekend.  The event that is now becoming a tradition in Philadelphia.  It’s 2^nd Saturday at Temptations.  This month, the theme is a  celebration of the changing of…

Your mind is one of the most powerful tools you could ever possess.   Research has revealed that we only tap 10 percent if that much of our mind’s potential.   Utilized fully, your mind would be 100 times more powerful than any computer. 

Think about it. While driving your car, your mind is operating hundreds of applications including:  sight, hearing, taste, smell.  Not to mention, running your heart, kidney, brain, and thousands of other biological functions without you…

Question: What are some basic things I can do in order improve my networking success?

Great question! Today's e-blast will focus on some basic steps you can take to improve your networking game. It does not matter whether you are seeking to expand your client base or build you’re the membership in your organization. These steps will work in corporate or community settings.…

Today’s column  focuses on the topic of the our most recent workshop-Urban Networking 103:  Elevating Yo ur G.A.M.E.  The workshop centered upon defining what exactly the term “having GAME means and a contemporary perspective who how to define and work your GAME in today’s society.  The workshop also includes various…

Does your money run out before your month does?  Do your bills seem to be growing and your income appear to be dwindling?  Would you like some long range solutions to your money issues?

If so, join us on the Road to Financial Freedom, a community improvement/leadership development workshop scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th, 6-8:30 pm at Philadelphia School District Bldg, 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

 The Road to Financial Freedom.  In these…

The Coalition and Professional Networking Associates continue their successful collaboration with this month’s Community Improvement/Leadership Development series with three powerful sessions:

• The Road to Financial Freedom
• Building Your Inner Game:  Urban Networking 102
• The Fundamentals of Mentoring

These workshops will increase your wealth-building capacity, refine your relationship building skills and increase your knowledge of providing…

BUILDING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

By Michael Rice

If there is one thing we all can agree on is that we need more community leadership in our neighborhoods.   In order to change those challenges that families face on a daily basis, more people must take an active role in creating a new community for all. 

One of the chief opponents of change is apathy.  Individuals refusing to accept…

Contact: Gary Adams

pacoalition@gmail.com

215-387-2734…

In many of our Leadership Development workshops, I have been asked on numerous occasions,

Is there anything one can do to immediately change their lifestyle or their direction?

I reply individuals dissatisfied with the current course their life is taking do have an option.

So what's the answer?…

ELEVATING YOUR GAME:    Strategic Networking Action Planning workshop

Philadelphia, PA – Short Quiz.  Where can you go and learn

• to create and cultivate your own network
• Goals setting techniques
• To develop  a strategic plan for your life
•  to focus and concentrate your networking efforts
• networking that leads to outcomes.

   The answer is Community Improvement…

Philadelphia, PA – The Connectornetwork.com and Urban Associates is sponsoring A Professional Networking Mix and Mingle. on Friday, July 28, 2011 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Tazia’s, 1101 Arch Street (across from the Philadelphia Convention Center)

Once again, these network professionals are bringing together a strategic blend of amazing individuals for evening of collective social relationship building.

The evening includes:  networking icebreakers, raffle drawings, business…

Sharpen Your Leadership and Networking Skills through the  Community Leadership Development Series

Individuals seeking to step up their leadership skills should check out the  Coalition sponsored, Community Improvement workshops starting Tuesday, May 24, 2011  and Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 6-8:30 pm. at the School District Bldg, 440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 

Urban Networking 101 – 6-8:30pm, 440 N. Broad…

Associate to Elevate: Using urban networking to change your status

By Michael Rice

Do you want to immediately elevate your social standing.  Would you like to have a change in atmosphere and conversation?  Are you interested in an investment in your own social capital?

If the answer is yes.  The next step is simple.  Change the people with whom you associate.  If you want to elevate your standard of living,…