Communication
How Would You Respond?
I did my Get Known, Get Connected, Get Ahead talk for a local SHRM chapter last month. We talked about the relationships that you want and need in your life. To some people’s surprise, I
Guess what I am doing now!
“Networking is about knowing more people. Connecting is about knowing people more.” I love the nuance of that difference. And that difference is what drives results. I can share
Managing a Micromanager
Getting your questions makes my day. I have had questions about working for micro-managers in the past but today’s question is a bit of a twist on that. This was
Do you say ‘sorry’ too often? Do this instead…
Are you guilty of doing any of these… Starting a sentence with “Sorry, but” Including sorry when asking for something, “Sorry to ask…” Throwing sorry around too often and easily
It’s Never Too Late
Yom Kippur starts tonight at sundown; it is the holiest day of the Jewish year – the day of forgiveness. Though I used to dread the fasting, I have come
How Would You Answer This Question?
I can’t believe the new school year is just starting. I have two kids in high school, a sophomore and a junior. This is probably my older one’s most stressful year of
A Simple Habit That Has A Huge Impact
Do you always say what you’re thinking? I used to teach, “If you think it, say it.” But, when I received some funny looks, it made me realize that, perhaps,
All Healing Involves A Change of Meaning
When I listen to podcasts, read an article, or just go about my day, sometimes I hear things that just stick. They just kind of stay in the back of
5 Steps To Restore Broken Trust
When I was in business school, I had a friend that lived on the east side four blocks from me. So, he and I hung out a lot, grabbed dinner,
