Connection, Likability & Networking

Thinking

How to reduce your confirmation bias?

When I say we are “open and accepting,” what comes to mind? Most people will immediately have this idea in their mind about being open to all kinds of people

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Vulnerable

Vulnerability… Your gateway to connection

It’s Valentine’s Day. I have to admit, I don’t really care. But I used to.   It is easier not to care when I am in a strong, loving relationship.

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How To Offer Unsolicited Feedback

There have been many times people have come up to me after a talk to tell me what they got out of it, how much the content resonated and every

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Networking

Give your couch a break!

Is anyone else struggling with the abundance of post Covid in person invitations? Clearly, I got used to my perfectly indented couch cushion. Though I immediately RSVP’d yes when I

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3 tips to stand out at the holiday party (in a good way)

It is nice to be known for something and stand out from the crowd. As long as it is for a good thing! As for me, so far, so good

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Happiness

What drives happiness?

Continuing on my theme of quotes inspiring my newsletters, the quote this week is, “All I need to do is be happy.”  I don’t remember where or who I heard

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Navigating Politics In The Job Search

Have you ever listened to The Jordan Harbinger Show? It is an amazingly popular podcast by my friend Jordan. After being a guest on his previous podcast and this one we,

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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

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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

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