I am having so much fun working with clients who are planning their first in-person event (after a year of only virtual meetings).  While the networking breakout rooms via Zoom and other platforms have been nice, they are not the same as the human connections that...

If we learned anything from "Social Distancing" it is that we really need people.  But not all relationships are the same.  There are a lot of useless connections in our business and personal lives that do not lead to mutually beneficial engagements. Too often we have...

The time might be here to hire a professional podcast host.  If your organization thinks a podcast is a great idea, making it a 2nd tier priority will yield 2nd tier results. This is not something to just toss up online.  A great host can help create engagement and...

Employee training is one of the most important things that a leader can do to help their company thrive in the long term. Technical skills and soft skills development are key to creating a better company. Your training program impacts communications skills, time...

I have been exploring the audio drop-n app Clubhouse and am surprised by the extremely high level of engagement. The shared room / stage audio conversations are informative and the networking is much higher than I have seen on most visual platforms.  People will...

Knowing the whole of a story and getting all the parts of the truth sets you free.  Too often we are kept in the dark.  Parents, teachers, lovers, friends, the government, co-workers, and others hold back on sharing the entirety of information. The sometimes do this...

You have decided to start a podcast. Welcome to the club. It seems in the past few years everyone who breathes air has started a show.  And since everyone else seems to have a podcast, you think your business needs a show to stand out and compete.  How to start a...

Be Curious and Ask Questions.  This will help you find opportunities.  Those who ask the best questions win the business. Are you asking others (and yourself) the right questions on a daily basis? Years ago I created a list of “Curious Questions” that I try to ask my...

We talked about handwritten notes in the article on Personal Rituals, but they deserve their own write up. The Handwritten Note...ahhhh so much is said about this little gem, but few people take the time to unleash the power of showing their appreciation, gratitude,...

There are several ways to build your reputation as a lawyer.  Much of what you do will align with they type of practice you have, the city you live in, and your personal goals for your career.  But there is more to establishing a reputation and positioning yourself as...