You know the drill. You register for a conference and get excited – and then an overwhelming feeling sinks in. You’ll be among 1,000 attendees, if not more, and it seems like most of them know each other. But they don’t know you. Yet. How should you stand out? How can you work a room that’s more like a ballroom? By thinking small – that’s how. Technically, the game plan isn’t too different than working a small gathering, but the shift begins in the mindset.1. Focus on three people. Yes, it can be overwhelming when there’s a sea of unfamiliar faces. Read more.