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Authenticity is good. But what does that really mean?

If you’re like me, you’re seeing a lot of posts and articles these days about the value of being authentic; being our true selves. And not just at home or with our closest friends, but in our daily lives, at work, and in our social interactions. I completely agree...

Let’s review some social basics

Today I’d like to share with you a few simple best practices that can help you set the stage for greater social confidence and better conversations. Sure, you may have heard these before. But based on my experiences and observations of late, it’s clear we all...

Conversation to enhance your creativity

It’s been exceedingly hot here in Texas the past few weeks. So when I’m not out on an early morning walk, working at my desk, or at the gym, I’ve been experimenting with what’s called a Gelli plate. This is a portable, semi-squishy plastic...

Here’s to your summer of warmth!

It’s June in Texas, which means the forecast is calling for three-digit temperatures. Given this, it seems totally appropriate to write about the topic of… warmth. More specifically, let’s discuss your Warmth Quotient.  WQ for short. “What’s that?” you might be...

But what do I say?

Whether you’re a social butterfly, a wallflower, or anything in between, chances are you’ve walked into a professional conference, networking mixer, graduation party, wedding reception, or other gathering and wondered, “What do I say?”  If this...