So much of getting to know someone is about asking the right questions (and really listening to the answer). If you’re feeling stumped on how to get beyond weather, kids, and menu options, use these prompts to guide you towards stuff that really matters. I’ve separated them into three categories to help you identify which … Continue reading »
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Find people better than you.
He always makes the deal. She finds conveted inside information. He lands top meetings and befriends the opposition. Her comments catalyze progress that proceeds company-wide change. These folks are not your competition. Their work, their composure, their grace under fire, their successes are not your threats. In fact, these people are your greatest allies. People … Continue reading »
The magic of introductions
If you’ve been the recipient of a polished introduction, you’ve probably failed to recognize its subtle magic. An introduction is a moment of alchemy; part ceremonious, part craft, part prologue. It’s quick, seemingly effortless, and gracefully leads you into an engaging discussion. In the blink of an eye, you’re feeling confident, interesting, interested, and at … Continue reading »
6 ways to turn small talk into real talk
Ask. Bring thoughtful, open-ended questions to the table. Your prompts can help shape the conversation at hand. If your delivery is honest and curious, you’ll be met with an equally forthright response. Be patient. It’s common to feel nervous, get antsy, want to head for the door or look for a new group. The juice … Continue reading »
Assemble your Dream Team
The company you keep can be a single-handed propelling force in your life. With the right team of people by your side, you can maximize your potential and surpass both professional and personal goals. Assemble your own Dream Team by looking for these key players: The Mentor – Someone who’s been there. This is a … Continue reading »
A free program
If you’ve felt it, you know magic happens when the right people enter a space. Sometimes it’s serendipity; most of the time there’s a driving force. I want to encourage you to take part in what Seth Godin has dubbed the Connection Economy — to use your most meaningful relationships to inspire you to create … Continue reading »
It’s easy to hide
We’re exposed now more than ever before. Our steps are easily trackable, our buying decisions traceable with the click of a mouse. We document our lives on film for our friends and the world to see. We post our professional accomplishments on open social networks. We look for validation and response from what we show … Continue reading »
7 ways to up your game by meeting people
1. Connect with other industries. Spending time with professionals who excel in industries other than your own can help you discover new approaches in your own line of work. Step outside of your immediate field, identify transferrable skills, and work together on complementary initiatives. 2. Discuss things that aren’t familiar. Learn new terms and expand … Continue reading »
Disappointing relationships? It could be you.
I often hear the following: My relationships aren’t fulfilling. I’m not meeting the right people. I’m not as connected as I’d like to be. My employees don’t respect me. My team isn’t as close as when we first began. I’m not introduced in the way that I’d like. I can’t find people who share my … Continue reading »
Essential ingredients of great dinner parties
Seating matters. I’ve attended dinner parties with incredibly talented, driven individuals. But for whatever reason, the energy isn’t right. People who should be brainstorming and dreaming together end up at opposite ends of the table. Conversation seems forced and inauthentic. This frustrates me beyond words. You want people to tell stories. A dinner can be a … Continue reading »
