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January 17, 2022

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Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency: The Story of Digital Currency at Darien Library 6/20 7 pm

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency: The Story of Digital Currency Thursday, June 20, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm The Darien Library, Darien, CT Dive into the revolutionary world of digital finance with our upcoming talk on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies! Whether you're a curious newcomer, a seasoned investor, or simply fascinated by the future of money, this talk is your golden ticket to understanding the dynamics of digital currencies. Join us as we demystify the complexities of blockchain technology, explore the roller coaster history of Bitcoin, and forecast the exciting future of cryptocurrencies. Discover how these digital assets are reshaping the landscape of finance, investment, and global transactions. What we will discuss: What is money? Where does it get its value from? How does Cryptocurrency work? What is Bitcoin and Blockchain? What exactly are Bitcoin miners mining? What should I consider if I want to invest in Bitcoin? This talk is designed for anyone with a curious mind who wants

Communication is a Two-Way Street

by Gilda Bonanno Communication is a two-way street. When you're communicating at a meeting, in a networking conversation or a formal presentation, it should never be a monologue. It’s not just about you talking and the other person or people absorbing what you say – you need to listen to ensure you understand them and that they understand you. Active listening in an important communication skill which is often overlooked. For example, in a networking conversation (whether virtual or in person), you need to ask open-ended questions that invite the other person to share and then listen to the answers. Open-ended questions require more than a yes or no response and allow the person to provide more information if they would like to. Examples include “What got you interested in the work that you're doing?” or “What's something that you’re looking forward to (personally or professionally)?” Once you receive a response, you can prompt for more with a follow up such as “Tell

How Not to Hate Networking (If You Hate Networking, You’re Not Alone)

by Gilda Bonanno LLC Many people who attend my classes on how to network readily admit that they hate networking. Why? Because they feel like when they walk into a room, they are the only one who doesn’t know anyone. Do you feel the same? It takes you back to junior high when you are in the cafeteria, sitting by yourself eating lunch alone. Or worse, those high school dances where all the cool kids are dancing and you are standing and watching. (And in my days, we didn’t have phones to look at to pretend we were cool because we had somebody important that we were texting or emailing.) Some of you admit to me the harsh statements that you tell yourself: “I am boring. Nobody likes me. I don’t have anything to say. I’m not an extrovert. I don’t enjoy this. I am not a fun person like that person or that person. I am not as cool as them. I am not as interesting as them. I am too [fill in the blank here, “old, young…)” And when you tell yourself these statements as you walk into or log

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