The global pandemic is upon us. Over the past 36 hours I’ve had two speaking engagements cancel and numerous events get put on hold. That could be a hard situation for a networker who relies on face-to-face contact to keep his network vibrant and alive. So what’s a networker to do when he can’t network? […]
Networking When You Can’t Read More »
We all really should know the fine art of conversation. And how to interact with people. Notice I said “interact.” Not perform a monologue in front of or monopolize a conversation. Really, how to talk with someone and, more importantly, listen. Strangely enough I was reminded of this in a conversation with someone I’ve known
It’s pretty amazing when you meet someone for the first time. There could be something you remember or the whole conversation could be forgotten. So it was with Kathy. It was a coffee meeting on a Saturday morning. Not the most remarkable time of the day or week, but one I will never forget. And
“My Superpower is…” Read More »
This comes under the heading of “when the client calls, the answer is always some form of yes.” Recently an automotive client called and asked a question I hadn’t expected of him: could you find out the status of a property under construction near my business? Now, without going into too much detail, I had
Musicians and performing artists get it often. For the writer or content creator. out end product is less visible and often passed by or even ignored. Not that it isn’t read or good. But appreciation, that’s another story. Yet the other day I heard it. That crowd. The applause. After a client meeting I rode
I Think I Finally Heard the Roar of the Crowd Read More »
It was one of those times when the stars seemed to align. It isn’t always convenient (or a good idea) to have your clients work together. Yet, there are times that it really can’t be avoided because it is just too good of an idea. Recently my long-time client, Claire Billingsley, had a schedule that
When Worlds Collide: Clients Working With Clients Read More »
When my website development partner, Chris (Howay) called it was seemingly out of the blue. He had finished a website for a new client being managed by a friend and they asked him a question that made him think of me. They wanted to go to a trade show and weren’t quite sure
Sometimes A Window Opens a Door Read More »
It’s that hour before you get out of bed and start the day. A lot goes through your mind. The things that unfold in your head as you lay in bed before you get up are sometimes heavy, intense and otherworldly. You think about all of the troubles you have–money, relationships, your next business appointment
The Hour of Regret Read More »
Recently a new puppy came to join our family pack. Sally, our youngest Cairn Terrier, came to our home at age 4 months. An energetic puppy with a brain ready to be filled with ideas and new experiences. Sally has a tremendous advantage in our house: Harry. Harry is my 11-year-old Brindle Cairn. The old
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