business communication

Do you give AND take
You guys came through again! I love it when you send me quotes that make me think. This one comes from Richard Dictor and the quote he gave me was,

How to even the playing field and be an ally
What does it mean to you to be an ally? To me, being an ally means supporting and advocating for individuals or groups who are not as well represented

Are you an insider or outsiders?
A while back I joined a group called the Authoresses comprised of established, successful female authors. I must admit, at first it was incredibly intimidating. They all seemed to know

Need to make a change, try this
Are you considering making a major career change? On a recent interview on the Sales for Nerds Podcast with Reuben Swartz, he asked me how I switched from being a

Quick Guide to Connecting Tips
We all reflect on the past and evaluate, judge, celebrate all the things we did and didn’t do. Reflecting and maybe even evaluating are great. Skip the judgment and go

Self-Investment Is The Best Investment
In the past, I’ve talked about investing in ourselves and our careers. Whether you are focused on learning a new skill, expanding your connections or upping your knowledge through training

14 Tips for Leading Effective Meetings
Do you want tips on leading effective meetings? When Forbes reached out to me asking for a tip on this topic I thought, “Just one!?” In my head I started

How To Apologize And When You Shouldn’t
You know that person, the one who says “sorry” seemingly every other sentence? Be honest, what do you think of them? When I ask that question the most common response

Would You Want to Hear This TED Talk?
Hi everyone! I’d like to share that I have been procrastinating, extensively, about doing a TED Talk. Not sure if it is productive procrastination yet, but my hope is alive.