Relational vs. Transactional
Years ago, Sanjay and I would network a lot. We had just started J2 and we rarely turned down a chance to meet people. Our goal was to meet as many folks as possible no matter what they did and gain the opportunity to learn about them and share about us. Several of those meetings […]
It’s a Small World After All
A few years ago while walking the streets of Chicago, I got lost. I could see my hotel but could not easily get there. This was before smart phones were so smart. I stopped a couple and asked for directions. Yes, I am capable of that, I like things simple, remember. Turns out the couple […]
PULSE June 2017
Welcome to the PULSE! This quarter J2 has launched our new Career Portal where job seekers can apply online, and we now have TWO blogs: our J2 Thought Leadership blog and Friday Food for Thought. Check out our new site – we’d love to hear what you think! Have a great summer, Sanjay & Vijay Put that pile […]
Eight Tips for Successful Event Networking – Put That Pile of Business Cards Aside
By Vijay Khatnani, Managing Partner, J2 Solutions Last month, Sanjay wrote a blog about the value of networking, and what it should be versus what it’s become in the age of the emoji. At J2 Solutions, one of our core values, the development of personal relationships, is extremely important in doing those things. Today, I’d […]
Networking in the Age of the Emoji
By Sanjay Khatnani, Managing Partner, J2 Solutions Over the course of my career, I’ve forged countless important business relationships that are meaningful to me—both on a personal and a professional level. But lately I’ve noticed a trend in the way “networking” as a business tool is utilized. It seems many of its most valuable elements […]