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The Conference That’s Trying to Reinvent How We Network

Harvard Business Review

So, when networking at a conference, don’t be afraid to talk about the food you’re eating, the city you’re visiting, your counterpart’s hometown or favorite sports teams and TV shows. People won’t remember the tenth conversation they’ve had about sales solutions. And it worked.

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Entrepreneurs: You're More Important Than Your Business Plan

Harvard Business Review

Marquis created an organization called Coaching For Change to engage young Black men as entrepreneurs pursuing business opportunities related to basketball, football, and other sports. Coaching For Change asks young people to build their own businesses around youth clinics, summer sports camps, and coaching. Importance.