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Let’s review some social basics

Jul 12, 2023

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

Jun 21, 2023

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!

Jun 15, 2023

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?

Jun 8, 2023

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...

The True Gift in Conversation

May 30, 2023

Let’s talk about a gift that may or may not be a gift at all. It’s called “The Gift of Gab.” Ever heard of it? While conducting interviews as research for my new book, More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better Conversations, a...

7 Ways to Improve Your Conversation Confidence

May 24, 2023

Need some inspiration on how to get good conversations going – and keep them going?  Tired of dull, drab exchanges that go nowhere, are unbalanced or a waste of time, or drift into zones of extreme unpleasantness?  (So draining!) Here are a few basic tips that...