The art of referral networking A few years ago, I attended a networking lunch where I encountered a woman (I cannot even say I “met” her) who, upon arriving, literally threw her cards down at every pl… more →
Talk to the Human™wrote 1 day ago: Those of you in business management wear many hats, but we need to keep a specific audience in mind … more →
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wrote 6 days ago: Photo credit: Ken Douglas I’ve been writing since I was ten. Okay, actually I learned to writ … more →
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wrote 1 week ago: Sometimes as leaders, coaches, or people of influence in general, we over think how to motivate team … more →
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wrote 3 weeks ago: This one may seem a little odd and a little counter intuitive. We are always told to be ourselves. … more →
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wrote 2 months ago: I got another cold call yesterday, one of the dozens I take every week at work. If I spent the reque … more →
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wrote 2 months ago: Well it’s about time. This is why people lose faith in leadership and corporate America. Sure, … more →
wrote 2 months ago: You know how writing manuals often advise you to “know your audience”? It’s a very … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Companies need to be careful with the unintended associations they create I saw this message in my F … more →
wrote 2 months ago: New Research Is Clear – Appealing to Americans’ Sense of Independence Works; Appealing … more →
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