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Good mornings can change your life

Mar 6, 2017

Sometimes two simple words can make all the difference.  For example, take the words “Good Morning.” Never underestimate the power of this simple greeting that we so often take for granted – and often forget to say. And while it’s true that not...

Better writing = Better Connecting

Dec 14, 2016

Wondering what spiffing up your writing has to do with connecting and networking better?  Plenty!  Here’s an example: Imagine you met someone interesting at an event or in the course of your daily activities or travels.  You exchange business cards or contact...

The Joy of Discovering and Leveraging Buried Treasure

Oct 20, 2016

It’s confirmed. My closet, my bookshelves, a collection of notebooks full of notes from conferences and seminars, and a binder full of business cards have a lot in common. What’s more, they have a lot to teach us about being a more resourceful – and intentional...

Have a steady paycheck? You still need a powerful network

Sep 20, 2016

You have a full time job within a successful company. You get a steady paycheck every other week. You come in to work each day (maybe even a little early), work very hard, and put in the hours expected of you (maybe even a few more).  Your performance reviews have...

The Art of the Productive & Energizing Interruption

Sep 8, 2016

Whether you work in a cubicle, a co-working space, in a home office, or even at your kitchen table,  one of the fine arts you need to master if you are to become a true ninja-level Intentional Networker is that of the Positive Interruption.  Why?  Because we humans...

Books, death and powerful conversations

Aug 22, 2016

First grade teachers are changing the world. They are the ones who are encouraging kids (and we grownups, too) to read every day. For at least 20 minutes. I couldn’t agree more. And not just because I have a sister who was a first grade teacher and a school...