by Michael Goldberg | May 12, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
It’s Final Exam Time: My Greatest Hero and the Little Things That Matter It’s final exam time! In the Advanced Public Speaking class I teach at Rutgers University, the final exam is a final presentation: talk about your Greatest Hero. Why are they your greatest hero?... 
by Michael Goldberg | May 5, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
Business practices can make or break your success in networking and professional growth. Here are 11 knockout business practices you can put into action NOW! Why? Funny you ask! To be more impactful with your business networking, improve your street cred, generate... 
by Michael Goldberg | Apr 28, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
AS IN FOLLOW-UP! Networking follow-up is everything in business relationships. Nothing happens without follow-up. Well, almost nothing. If you’ve ever been coached in any sport, the phrase “follow-through” often comes into play. Follow-through is... 
by Michael Goldberg | Apr 22, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
It’s just like tap-tap tapping a speed bag. Referrals are the lifeblood of a thriving sales pipeline. But they don’t just happen—you must earn them. If you want more people talking about you (word of mouth) and sending business your way, you need to be referable.... 
by Michael Goldberg | Apr 14, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
I’m basing these “getting things done” ideas on a presentation delivered by one of my college students in the public speaking class I teach. 😉 Getting things accomplished isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment. That perfect moment rarely comes. Getting things done... 
by Michael Goldberg | Apr 1, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
5 networking best practices can transform how you build relationships and grow your business. Networking is often misunderstood as collecting business cards or adding contacts on LinkedIn. In reality, networking is about building genuine, mutually beneficial...
