relationship building
Relationships are good for you
September 1, 2026
I talk a lot about the value of relationships. Usually, I’m talking about how they help us succeed—opening doors, creating opportunities, providing support, and helping us get things done.
How Do You Stay Authentic on LinkedIn?
July 29, 2026
I always appreciate the questions that come in from readers. Sometimes, I need to think about them. Often, they are the inspiration for a future post. Thanks to Hilary for
“Networking” Not Working? Try These Two Laws of Likability
July 14, 2026
I was at a conference once and noticed a man whose name tag identified him as being with a company that sounded very familiar to me. I went up to the
How to Get (and Keep) a Conversation Going
July 7, 2026
Conversations don’t fail because we have nothing to say. They often stall because we ask questions that accidentally shut them down. Think about how often we ask questions that
A Simple Habit That Has a Huge Impact
June 23, 2026
Do you always say what you think? I used to teach, “If you think it, say it.” But when I received some funny looks, it made me realize that, perhaps,
Four mental messages that hold you back
June 9, 2026
When I was writing The Connector’s Advantage, I sent out a few emails to people I knew for their input, and I got incredible insight. I moved forward and was able
Don’t Get Right Down To Business
May 19, 2026
One of the coolest things about being listed in Forbes as a top networking expert is that people ask my opinion on all things networking. But every once in a
Why Community Matters More Than We Realize
May 5, 2026
Have you ever left an event feeling both energized… and completely overwhelmed? That was me at my first MG100 Community weekend in Nashville back in 2022. I had attended
The key to a great network is THIS
April 21, 2026
This spring, my son was in the internship search. I, of course, connected him to a bunch of people to “connect”. After one call he said, “We barely talked about