Onboarding: It matters more than you think
August 4, 2026
A leader recently asked me what organizations can do to improve retention in today’s hybrid and remote work environment. My answer surprised them. I didn’t start by talking
How Do You Stay Authentic on LinkedIn?
July 29, 2026
I always appreciate the questions that come in from readers. Sometimes, I need to think about them. Often, they are the inspiration for a future post. Thanks to Hilary for
The Leadership Competency of Love
July 22, 2026
I attended a virtual event for a community of leaders I am in. The purpose was to address the current disruption in jobs, talent, and how organizations are led and
“Networking” Not Working? Try These Two Laws of Likability
July 14, 2026
I was at a conference once and noticed a man whose name tag identified him as being with a company that sounded very familiar to me. I went up to the
How to Get (and Keep) a Conversation Going
July 7, 2026
Conversations don’t fail because we have nothing to say. They often stall because we ask questions that accidentally shut them down. Think about how often we ask questions that
How To Offer Unsolicited Feedback
June 30, 2026
There have been many times when people have come up to me after a talk to tell me what they got out of it, how much the content resonated, and
A Simple Habit That Has a Huge Impact
June 23, 2026
Do you always say what you think? I used to teach, “If you think it, say it.” But when I received some funny looks, it made me realize that, perhaps,
The Only 3 Questions Every Interview Is Really Asking
June 16, 2026
t’s June, and that means graduation time! It’s job search season. It may be just a summer job, a first job after college, or a new step in your career.
Four mental messages that hold you back
June 9, 2026
When I was writing The Connector’s Advantage, I sent out a few emails to people I knew for their input, and I got incredible insight. I moved forward and was able