Keith Ferrazzi's Blog, page 27

Improving Life for Kids in Guatemala One Step at a Time

Serve & GrowDonations through Greenlight Giving helped to provide new shoes for a group of kids at Corazon De Los Ninos in Antigua, Guatemala.Facebook
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Go Virtual or Lose Your Ability to Compete

A couple years ago, I made a decision that went sharply against the grain. I forced office hours on my staff. My decision caught a few staffers and colleagues off-guard. After all, I’m the one who has long advocated for workplace flexibility and greater trust as the foundation of our professional relationships. But I felt [...]

Keith Ferrazzi on the Power of Giving

“In service lies growth.” Join us on the Social Capitalist, December 5 at 12pm ET, to hear how that basic truth has transformed Keith Ferrazzi’s life and business. Keith, author of Never Eat Alone and CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight, will participate in an energizing, action-oriented conversation on philanthropy and individual service as the keys to [...]

My Best Gift Suggestion

Last year when we went to Guatemala, I gave donations to the kids in the names of many of my friends and colleagues. This was a great way to show my contacts how much I valued them while helping Greenlight Giving to improve the lives of these deserving children and their families. This year, Greenlight [...]

The Holiday Gift of Giving

Serve & GrowLast year when Greenlight Giving visited Antigua, Guatemala with Keith Ferrazzi and his family and friends, we spent quite a bit of time taking pictures of children holding these Thank You cards. These pictures were for friends and associates of Keith's, thanking them for donations that had been made in their names...Facebook
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Three Relationship Missions that Will Work for Everybody

At the close of their Social Capitalist interview, Keith asked Reid Hoffman to send the group away with three missions from his book, The Start-Up of You, to improve their business. His answer: 1. Do a network inventory: Who are the folks that are actually particularly important to you and what you’re doing, and have [...]

Organizational Change Lesson from the Girl Scouts

Just about a year ago, Never Eat Alone co-author Tahl Raz interviewed Fast Company co-founder and entrepreneur Bill Taylor about his acclaimed book, Practically Radical. In this fascinating Social Capitalist interview, Taylor shared his insights about the best ways to compete, innovate, and succeed - including this story about how the Girl Scouts could teach [...]

Organizational Change Lesson from the Girl Scouts

Social CapitalistJust about a year ago, Never Eat Alone co-author Tahl Raz interviewed Fast Company co-founder and entrepreneur Bill Taylor about his acclaimed book, Practically Radical ...Facebook
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Countdown to Guatemala

There are less than 50 days before we leave for Greenlight Giving's holiday trip to Guatemala.  I'm looking forward to catching up with the groups we have been working with, seeing the kids, and working collaboratively with local organizations to impact more and more families. Greenlight Giving has posted some great pictures of a few [...]

Social Media: Criticism Can Be Good

Never Eat Alone co-author Tahl Raz interviewed marketing consultant, author, and speaker Simon Mainwaring about his book, We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media To Build a Better World, for the Social Capitalist. In the interview, Simon explained how he deals with criticism and how companies should use it to their benefit. I [...]