You're well into the festive season. but does it seem like the party atmosphere has not yet hit? After Part 1 of this three part series, we're moving onto a few social tips for Christmas and the New Year Celebrations. Reputations can be made or mangled in this celebratory time. WIth an array of regular business-related events plus Christmas parties, festive 'mixers' and social gatherings, your good name is on the line. Coming up are my Eight Top Tips to help you use the social side of business to enhance the business side of your reputation, including how to socialise, how to be seen with the right people and what not to do when you're networking!

Read more: Part 2 - Networking Tips for the Busy Season!

Some people call it the festive season. Others the silly season. Whatever you name it, you're coming into the busiest networking time of the year. On top of the regular business-related events comes an avalanche of Christmas party invitations, festive 'mixers' and social gatherings. Your reputation is at stake, as well as your business prospects for the start of the New Year. Here are some of my best tips for making the most of the busy season with better networking, enhanced profiling and powerful reputation building...

Read more: Part 1 - Networking Tips for the Busy Season!

There are few who have not been touched by the credit crunch. Even those who have been sensible are being hit. With businesses falling, livelihoods crumbling and careers disintegrating, it's easy to throw in the towel and resign yourself to fate. However, there are critical moments of truth that can shape your reputation for the rest of your life. Here's a video of somebody who pushed through a cauldron of a situation to make a name that would be revered for the rest of his life...

Read more: What Moments Define Your Reputation?