The rewards go to the risk-takers, those who are willing to put their egos on the line and reach out to other people and to a richer, fuller life for themselves.

Ninety percent of the people in any group are nice, raised to be polite, and have more in common than not.

Good listeners are perceived as good conversationalists.

Networking is an enrichment program, not an entitlement program.

Respect for people is the cornerstone of communication and networking.

Be yourself' is good advice, unless you notice that people are always excusing themselves and moving away from you. In that case, try being someone else!

They say, You can't give a smile away; it always comes back. The same is true of a kind word or a conversation starter. What goes around, comes around.