I. Identify the Roadblocks

A. "Don't Talk to Strangers"
Redefine Strangers

B. "Scarlet O'Hara Syndrome"
Have a planned self-introduction

C. The Prom King/Queen Complex
Move from guest to host

TOP TIP: Pay Attention

II. Reap Rewards

A. Take Responsibility

B. Prepare a High Five

1. Attitude
2. Focus
3. Cards
4. Smile / Handshake
5. Conversation

Bonus:

Have fun

III. Bonus Bon Mots

• A self introduction is NOT a 30 second commercial. That is off-putting.
• Remember we are not brain surgeons nor recipients of brain surgery. Get a perspective.
• Cross the bridge to the 21st century and remember it has its tolls, trials and trolls.
• Avoid "constructive criticism", it is a self-cancelling phrase.
• Remember our roots - or people who are there will NEVER forget we forgot!
• Attribute, attribute, attribute (The Mingling Maven, How to Work A...™)
• Trademark and register your work.
• Networking is not sales and vise versa.
• Earn other people's time, contacts, support.
• Acknowledge...after the fact...or it can be construed as manipulation.
• Believe 10% of what you hear at NSA (Drop a zero off of bragged fees).
• Quit your day job...ONLY if you have a trust fund.
• Be in the moment...
• Pay attention to the audience...individually and as a group.
• Have FUN...and the room works you.
• Schmooze and win audiences...win clients, win colleagues and win friends.