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Building Stronger Relationships: Even When You Are Different
The truth is that there are many truths. As I continue to coach, more and more I see that we all really do have our own lens that we look through. That lens defines how we interpret conversations, non-verbal communication and emails. For example, I was working with...
2014 Goals: Get Started NOW!
There is something about a running start. It creates a clear trajectory and gives you momentum, which are two pieces that cannot be underestimated in the journey towards success. Putting everything off until January can feel ok now, but once January 2nd hits, you can...
Building Trust: Check Your Perception
Sometimes we are unsure what someone’s intent is or what is going on for them. We don’t trust them because we don’t know what is going on. This reminds me of a time when I was working with a woman we will call Tabitha. Tabitha just seemed to resist anything I...
Advanced Networking: What the Pros Do
One night last year, I was attending our local Palace Theatre fund raising event. My wife’s office was just across the street from the event, so we agreed that she would join me at the fundraiser. When she arrived, it was 6:00 PM. I was having a glass of wine and...
AFFIRM Networking: A Natural Process
We all know the feeling. We’re looking in our schedule to see that we have to go to another “networking rubber chicken dinner” and feel the life sucked out of us. Then, we start to calculate something more important that we should be doing. But deep down, we know in...
The Power of Praise: In a Nutshell
On the occasion of the season where gratitude comes into the forefront, permit me to share two good reasons to express appreciation to your colleagues and co-workers. The first is obvious so it will serve as a reminder. Being told by someone that they like the way you...
Building Trust
I recently had an opportunity to work with a new coach on a project. It was such a smooth launch into a working relationship that it’s worth thinking about what made it so easy. As I look back, it seems that a lot of it had to do with how we both approached each...
To Network is Human: Advantage Towards Success
Regardless of what role you’re playing, odds are that if you’re successful, it is in part because of your relationship building abilities. This includes both being able to nurture great cooperative relationships and to find them in the first place. I challenge you to...
Bringing New Ideas into Your Business
In a recent interview performed by Jon Fortt of CNBC, Jeff Bezos the CEO of Amazon.com shared how he planned a 3-day book club for his top executives. There, he had his crew glean ideas from what they were reading in order to map out the future direction of the...
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