How The 11 Laws of Likability (and Relationship Networking) Led to Heroes Get Hired

My second book, Heroes Get Hired, was recently released.  I’m very proud of this book. The military serves our country in many ways. This book allows me to be of

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The ‘Good’ is in There Somewhere: How to Deal with Difficult Co-Workers.

There is at least ‘one’ in every office – the dreaded co-worker. They either suck up your time talking about their weekend exploits, shout in the office as is if they

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Navigating Networking: The Graceful Exit

Easy Conversation Closers Have you ever been at a networking event – in the middle of a nice enough conversation – yet secretly plotting how to move on? Or perhaps

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Navigating Networking: Breaking into the Crowd

Joining A Group Conversation  When I first moved to New Jersey I was so excited to learn about my neighborhood association. What a great way to meet people. I replied yes

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Navigating Networking: Ready-Set-Speak

Easy Conversation Starters You are at a dinner party, school event, networking social, conference or other setting where you want to meet new people. But the idea of starting up

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Navigating Networking: It’s All in the ‘Approach’

Event-based Networking Strategies I am often asked by introverts how to approach new people at events. Some people view this activity as exhausting while others avoid it at all costs. Being

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Interview Preparation: The Games We Play

Congratulations! You just secured an interview for a great new job. Unfortunately, you now have to deal with the inevitable mind games we all play on ourselves in this situation.

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How To Ask For What You Want

I was explaining The Law of Giving (Law #10 from my book) during one of my recent talks on networking, when a woman in the audience grumbled, “I’m tired of

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How to Write an Email That Will Get a Response

Have you ever sat down at your desk in the morning – steaming coffee (or in my case peanut butter granola bar) still in hand – and switched on your

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