Why is it that way too many of us would rather say nothing than merely say a polite “No thanks, that doesn’t work for me”? Are we such sweet, thoughtful, empathic people that the thought of upsetting someone with a direct “no” is more than we can bear? Hanging from a hook is awful. [...]
I’m so tired of hearing the ridiculous bit of advice repeated by some communication “experts” to ask a lot of questions as a way to get people to talk about themselves, their favorite subject.” I wrote about this narrow-minded view of conversation- which was popularized by Dale Carnegie -in What Do I Say Next? However, [...]
I never thought there were life and business lessons to be learned from the zebras, elephants, kudos, rhinos and lions and their neighbors at Kruger Park, South Africa. Yet there are so many parallels and take-aways to our lives the animal kingdom offers us. My dream trip was to visit friends in South [...]
The Linus In All Of Us Linus is famous for being attached to his blanket. Some of us have lucky chains, watches, scarves, pins, rings, golf clubs and watches of favorite grandparents, relatives and friends that must be on our being everyday. For me, it’s Aunt Milly’s braided silver thumb ring to which I’m attached. [...]
After reading several comments on my Facebook posts from people whom I’m sure thought they were funny, I had an epiphany. What may sound hilarious or even witty as you think or say it, just doesn’t have the same effect in writing. In fact, what’s written so often bares no resemblance to how it’s received. [...]
Original Material Abounds By “mining” my life I also mean that I’m mining yours. How do you think I included original material in seven books? I listened, observed, took notes and made sure every positive example (savvy networking) and not-so-positive transgression was duly noted. I also listen to the stories my colleagues, friends and [...]
Who are these people? Are they similar to the Greek myth of the person who fell in love with his own reflection? Maybe. What we do know is that narcissists, according to definition, have a personality disorder characterized by egotism, conceit, or simple selfishness. They are pre-occupied by issues of power, prestige and vanity. They [...]
I learned how to best describe the perfect job, career, position that makes us want to work hard and feel happy at the same time. Over coffee with long time friend and founder of Upright Marketing, Cynthia Holladay, she spoke of her current business partnership with a long- time client. She [...]
“If You Don’t Ask, The Answer Is Always No.” I concur with that classic saying, We should always let people know what we need, are looking for and are interested in. They can’t read our minds. And letting people know how they can help us is a basic rule of life and networking. If I [...]
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