Connection, Likability & Networking

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

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

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,

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

Do You Need an Upgrade?
When I was young, I dated the same person from the age of 17–25. Eight years. One-third of my life up to that point! We did not end up together,