This week (5/11 through 5/17) on Work Matters my guests and I explore how to network effectively.

Many of us fear networking and would like to overcome this fear. Today, we look at the biggest networking mistake you can make and how your networking and connection approaches should be different in this difficult economy. I talk about this and more with Peggy Klaus, President of Klaus & Associates. Peggy is the best-selling author of The Hard Truth About Soft Skills and Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It.

Then in the regular segment, Uncommon Sense, Beth Pelkofsky joins me to discuss listener questions. And in Something to Think About, I offer networking tips from the other side of the desk.

I'd love to hear from you! Please call my new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195) and tell me what's on your mind or let me know the questions you'd like my show to answer. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com

Find some encouragement and work tips in my new book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com.