Dale Carnegie met Lucile when they were both studying short-story writing in the Columbia University School of Journalism. Lucile enjoyed a grand and full life. She had studied the organ at the University of Arizona, conducted a speech clinic in town, and taught a class in musical appreciation at the Desert Willow Ranch, where...
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It’s human nature to be nervous about an upcoming interview. Besides trying to find out all you can about the company, you need to present yourself in the best light possible and prove that you’d be a valuable asset. The anxiety that comes with interviewing can be lessened, however, if you remember that job...
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Here are some recent topics in the news that should be of interest to business- and career-minded citizens of Indianapolis… Entrepreneurs offer advice for Lemonade Day When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That’s what more than 150,000 “kid-preneurs” in 36 American cities—including Indianapolis—will do May 19 for Lemonade Day.” Read more here… Indiana...
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Preparing for a job interview is hard, and it is no wonder why so many people worry about them. Part of this is because most people don’t have a lot of experience marketing themselves to others. We are taught as kids that we are supposed to be humble and not brag about what we...
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With the NFL championship game coming to Indianapolis this week, the city and surrounding towns will be packed with tourists, fans, and curiosity seekers. And believe it or not, amidst the partying and revelry over the game, there will be ample opportunities to network with people if you keep your eye open for opportunities....
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The following article by Diana Penner appeared in today’s issue of IndyStar.com. It offers a compelling look at the challenges faced by women—and in particular African American women—in our country’s economic recovery: Officially, the United States is slowly emerging from a recession, but for African-Americans — especially women — current conditions add up to...
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There’s no doubt that e-mail communication is a vital tool for modern businesses. It affords a speedy and convenient means of transmitting direct, straightforward information. But to truly get the most out of electronic communication, businesses need to strike a balance between online and face-to-face interaction. In 2005, Alison Stein Wellner wrote an article...
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Some people network only when seeking a job. For others, networking is a challenge because they either don’t understand it or see its value, or simply dislike the idea of greeting strangers and striking up a conversation. At Dale Carnegie Training we help “non-networkers” to realize that networking is a process that takes place...
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Any man or woman in business knows the tremendous power that referrals have in expanding a business. The Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with reachmore, wants to teach you how to up your referral game. Dubbed “Referrals and Revenue,” this chamber marketing seminar is hosted by Franklin University and will provide attendees...
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