Communication

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,

The Difference Between Networking and a Connector
I am asked this question often, but the first time was by my brother-in-law when I was writing The Connector’s Advantage. He waltzed into my office saying, “Writing another networking