Personal Brand

The Difference Between Networking and a Connector

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

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4 Keys to Change Perceptions

4 Keys to Change Perceptions

Change is hard. Having someone else notice and believe that you changed is even harder. You know this, but have you ever thought about why? The crux is that not

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Is It Worth It

Is It Worth It?

Part of my coaching involves what I call Communication Review. This process involves my clients sending me their draft responses when they are in a high-stakes or emotionally charged email

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Do you bring productive energy

Do You Bring Productive Energy?

Often when I hear a quote that resonates or makes me think, I write it down. Recently I looked at the list and most of the quotes inspired newsletters. The

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Is What You Are Doing Working?

Is What You Are Doing Working?

Have you heard of Relationship Marketing? Apparently, that is what I teach. I didn’t know that until someone else shared that phrase with me. At first, I didn’t like the

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being interrupted

Being interrupted, dismissed, or diminished? Try these 4 strategies

Last Fall I wrote about the idea that relationships do not need to be categorized. They are not a “work friend”, they are simply a friend. I fully embrace when

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Comparison is the thief of joy

One of my favorite silver linings of the pandemic was the daily calls with the MG100 community. Because Marshall curated a group of people from all over the world, I

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How Do You Learn?

I got a Fitbit a year ago. I love it and I barely know how to use it. When we went abroad a few months later, I didn’t know how

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What every leader says you should do

What Every Leader Says You Should Do

I recently heard about a survey that was done with some high-profile leaders. They were asked to answer the question “What is the most important thing you do every day?”

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