Q: These events are great for networking. As booths hand out cards to you, don't be afraid to hand one back, though you should try to stay in the same industry. These shows are even better if you can get your own booth or table. If you do, be sure to have plenty of business cards in plain view on your table. That way, if people like what they see, they can take a card away with them. Don't just think big. Think about what makes sense for your business. For instance, if you own a dog grooming business, it makes sense to visit a dog park and make connections. However, outside of events where networking is expected, it's important to not be too pushy and to respect people's space when asked. While it's always important to respect someone's space, in a social gathering like a dog park, the person may not be expecting a business pitch and may get annoyed if you try to give them a card. If that happens, apologize and walk away. If you just hand someone your business card with no pretense, it's likely going into the trash. You have to actually talk to the person and make a connection. For instance, if you go up and say, "Hi, here's my business card," that's not likely to work. That's the equivalent of walking up to someone and saying, "Hi, let's go on a date." Instead, introduce yourself, and try to make a connection with the person. You could say, "Hi, I'm Jess Smith. What brings you to this event today?" Any number of openers can get a conversation going. Another one could be, "Hi, I'm Jess Smith. I work for a metal pipe company. What about you?" Everyone likes to talk about themselves. The more you can get the other person talking, the more likely they'll feel like they've really made a connection with you. You don't need to spend 30 minutes talking to one person, though that would certainly be making a connection. However, you do need to spend several minutes getting to know the person. Ask questions like, "What's your business?" "What's your job like?" or "What do you do for a living?" While you might be tempted to run around the room putting a card in every person's hand you see, that's the in-person equivalent of spamming them. Instead, only offer business cards to people you make a connection with or who ask you for one. One way to sort of force the issue is to ask for their business card first. Most people, when asked for a card, will ask for yours in turn, as well. For instance, you could say, "Well, I'm glad to have met you. Do you mind if I have your business card so I can follow up with you later?" If you do ask for a business card, use it to make a connection. That way, you will be fresh in the person's mind. For instance, send the person an email, or look them up on social media. You could say something like "Great to meet you the other day at the trade show. I'm looking forward to running into you in the future!"
A: Go to trade shows, networking events, and conventions. Make a personal connection. Focus on them. Don't hand them out indiscriminately. Ask for their business card. Always follow up.

Q: For faster results, increase the number of sets/times per week you do this exercise.
A: In order to start seeing/feeling results, aim to do 2 to 3 sets 3 days a week for 6 weeks.

Q: It may help to wear out your pet a little before you leave so they are more docile when you are gone. Exercising your pet and spending time with them before you head out for the day can allow them to feel calm and relaxed during your absence. If you have a dog, you may take them for a walk before you head out. If you have a cat, you may have a play session with their favorite toy so they get to run around for a little before you leave. If you have a bird or a rabbit, give them a petting session and some extra attention so they do not feel stressed when you leave. You should leave your pet with toys that they can interact with on their own. This will ensure they do not get too bored while you are gone. You may scatter these toys around the house for your pet to find while you are gone. You may also keep these toys hidden until it is time for you to leave so they feel like special toys that your pet gets access to when you are absent. If you have a dog, you may use interactive toys like a dog conch stuffed with treats or a puzzle game. You may leave catnip in your cat's favorite toy if you have a cat, or put a new toy in your bird's cage to keep them occupied. Your pet may take comfort in having an item of your clothing near them, such as a shirt or a sock. Your clothing will smell like you and your pet may appreciate having a reminder of their owner around when they are alone in the house. You may leave an unwashed item of clothing in your pet's bedding area or in their play area for them to find. Many pets find the noise of the television or the radio soothing. You may put on your pet's favorite show or a calming channel that you think your pet might enjoy. You may also select calming music and leave it on for your pet to listen to. There are DVDs available that are made specifically for cats and dogs to listen to while their owners are away. You can look for these DVDs at your local pet store or online. You can make sure your pet is taken care of while you are at school by hiring a pet sitter to spend time with your pet. You may have a pet sitter that comes by once a day to check on your pet and spend some time playing with them. Or you may hire a full time pet sitter who stays at your home while you are at school to make sure your pet is well taken care of and does not get too lonely. If you have a dog, you may hire a dog walker to come by your house and walk your dog for you while you are at school. When you do get home after a day at school, you should reward your pet with attention and love. Give them a treat for being well-behaved while you are away and have an evening play session with them to make up for your time apart. If you have a dog, you may also schedule in an afterschool walk with your pet so they can feel rewarded and loved. You may also have an afterschool play session with your cat, bird, rabbit, or hamster so they feel acknowledged when you are back at home.
A: Exercise your pet before you head out. Provide interactive toys for your pet. Give your pet an item of your clothing. Leave the television on or put music on. Hire a pet sitter. Reward your pet with attention when you get home.

Q: The tactics and logistics are necessary, and you may need to teach them if you are coaching beginners. Teach the rules. Your players cannot play well if they do not understand the rules of volleyball, and you risk losing points, not to mention games. Make sure your team knows what they can and cannot do, what gets them points and what results in penalties. Talk to your players supportively, and if you are coaching children, talk to parents openly so they know what is going on at practice. Keeping your communication positive rather than competitive will demonstrate that you have the best interests of the players in mind and provide a model of good sportsmanship. This is especially important if you are coaching kids. The Socratic method of coaching uses questions to get players to think critically on their own. This may be a slower method, but it yields better results. Ultimately, players need to make high-level decisions themselves when on the court. For example: "Carl, what do you think you can do differently to make your serve stronger?" "OK, everyone, what do you think we're going to focus on in this drill?" Including players in decisions builds trust and encourages them to think critically about the game. For example, during a timeout you can ask the team for feedback on their opponents and suggestions for strategy. For example, "We need to . . ." Keep it pithy. You can easily lose your players' attention if you talk too much, too generally. Concentrate your verbal feedback on helping each player focus on what's important in the moment.
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Make sure everyone on your team understands the game. Be communicative. Coach Socratically. Coach democratically. When talking to players, use "I" and "we" rather than "you," which puts them on the defensive.