Kari's Blog

Networking often means being the bridge between people—but what happens when someone asks for an introduction you’re not comfortable making? Maybe you don’t know them well enough, maybe the timing feels off, or maybe your gut says no. Whatever the reason, remember this: discernment is a critical networking skill. Here’s…

Let’s be real—networking scares a lot of people. Walking into a room full of strangers, introducing yourself, and striking up conversations can feel like jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. But here’s the thing: the biggest opportunities rarely live in your comfort zone. Fear shows up in networking…

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with hundreds of millions of members.  Their mission is to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. As a regular contributor on LinkedIn, I enjoy testing and exploring new features as they become available.  As I post topics or articles related…

When I speak to business audiences about networking smarter, each keynote includes ways for professionals to be more efficient in the workplace (to get from point A to point B – faster).  Since we all have the same amount of time to work, learning how to be more productive…

Sooner or later, like death and taxes, failure (the other “F” word), is inevitable. However, if you embrace it – not run from it – amazing outcomes can result. When traveling across the country and delivering keynotes about networking strategies and creating authentic connections with other people,…