Name dropping? Not a bad idea if you do it right!

Name dropping is a handy skill to establish your competence and credibility. However it can backfire if not done right and make you seem off putting, proud and haughty. Name drop with finesse using storytelling conversational techniques, and always ask questions to be sure who you’re talking to, so you know which names to drop. It’s not every high profile name that is going to impress everyone.