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A tale of synchronicity

May 18, 2017

True story. I did not make this up. It’s a crazy-cool tale of synchronicity and the power of taking a moment to reach out to people you know and enjoy.  In this case that person is my friend Merv. Merv is a fellow professional speaker and consultant....

Networking Lessons from the BP MS150

May 4, 2017

Valuable lessons about networking – and life – can come from unexpected places. I learned and was reminded of this as I participated in – no, scratch that – endured this year’s BP MS150 cycle ride from Houston to Austin, Texas. This ride,...

Three words that can improve how you Live, Work  & Connect – Part II

Apr 4, 2017

If you read last week’s post you learned the first word in this series. Now on to the next word, which is the Hawaiian word ono.  Don’t get this ono confused with the other ono: “the significant other of a band member who often sits in on band practice, much to the...

Three words that can improve how you Live, Work & Connect – Part I

Mar 30, 2017

There are so many things to love about other cultures. Among these are three words that absolutely delight me because they offer inspiring ways to improve how we live our lives, do our work, and conduct ourselves as we converse and connect with others.  I’ll...

Who’s on your Twenty Percenter list? And why?

Mar 20, 2017

In many of my presentations I speak about applying the Pareto Principle (a.k.a. the 80:20 Rule, the Law of the Vital Few, and – most amusing – the Life Isn’t Fair Law). The application of this little axiom suggests a way of being more intentional –...

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...