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What don’t you want?

May 10, 2018

“Of all the ideas you’ve ever had,” he said, “that’s one of ’em.”  That was his kind way of telling me I had hit rock bottom with an idea. I was thrilled. This was years ago when I was a freelance copywriter and marketing...

How to jumpstart a stalled, stale network

Sep 11, 2017

It was the room in my home I avoided at all costs.  What the room held captive was terrifying and vile.  You know the room (or closet or corner or other storage space) I’m talking about: that extra space that becomes the depository for extra…stuff.  Boxes...

After “no” it’s time for “yes”

Sep 18, 2012

If you’ve read my book The Intentional Networker™ you may recall Chapter 5. It’s all about saying a gracious, but firm ”no thank you” to anyone or anything that keeps you from what you really want.  You know what I’m talking about here:  the energy-drainers, the...

Are you experiencing conversation? Or just chatter?

Aug 21, 2012

While attending several events over the last few months I absorbed some powerful lessons about socializing and networking. And ironically the lessons were taught to me by the introverts in the room — or as a by-product of my own occasional introverted...

The benefits of a solid support system

Jul 11, 2012

Sometimes networking isn’t just a business thing. It’s also very much about surviving and thriving as a human being, in good times and in bad. I wrote The Intentional Networker: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals & Results in Business because...