While there are more serious casualties — deaths–there are other casualties of this pandemic. Losses to the heart and mind as well and the soul. When isolation from those you care about results in the loss or change in a relationship, that is a casualty. No two ways about it, when you lose an intimate …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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 teh troubles you have–money, relationships, your next business appointment …
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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It was her first time out to a public event. Sure, Harry had been many times but not Sally. My new, very young (4 months old) Cairn Terrier pup was going to be a part of our Fourth of July celebration in Downtown Dallas. Little did I know that it would become a feel-good story …
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It’s a small act of kindness. One of those things we don’t always do and take for granted–that someone else will do it for you. Always tip the band. Last year, I dated a remarkable woman who had many talents, most of all being gracious and kind. Besides looking out for a long-retired World War …
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