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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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,

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