Keith Ferrazzi's Blog, page 9

Ask Keith: Introverts and Extroverts

Ask KeithJD wanted to know if I believe in introverts and extroverts. I think the questions goes beyond just believing in the concept and how do you find your best, most authentic voice.Facebook
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Interview of William Taylor, author of 'Mavericks at Work'

Social CapitalistEnjoy this newly published interview of William Taylor, author of "Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win", conducted by Keith's "Never Eat Alone" coauthor Tahl Raz.Facebook
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Master Virtual Team Makeup for Business Advantage

Virtual TeamsSetting up small, agile, high-performing virtual teams has enormous potential for companies to increase sales, penetrate new markets, improve business processes and come up with the next generation of disruptive innovations. Here's how to assemble a great virtual team.Facebook
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Ask Keith: How to Handle Emotions in the Workplace

Ask KeithElizabeth wants to know if emotions are ever appropriate in the workplace. I think the question isn't if they're appropriate but how safe you feel in expressing them.Facebook
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You Don’t Need to Know Your Purpose to Pursue Your Calling

Social CapitalistNever Eat Alone co-author Tahl Raz interviewed author, speaker and entrepreneur Jonathan Fields for the Social Capitalist about his recent book Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance . During the interview, Jonathan discussed how “knowing your purpose” may not be required to find your calling. “Purpose” becomes this huge, crippling thing because so many...Facebook
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Of Whiffenpoofs and Finding Your Voice

Relationship SkillsAs many of you know, this past Sunday I hosted my annual get together with Yale’s Whiffenpoofs. It’s always a memorable event because they’re a great group of guys and the camaraderie – and maybe a little wine – flows freely. In addition to the brilliant Whiffenpoofs, we were also serenaded by Carlie & Donni, Fat Cat and Malcolm Concept. The evening was spontaneous, lively...Facebook
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Ask Keith: Relationship Advice for Interviews

Ask KeithJocelyn wants to know what relationship advice Keith has for people going on interviews. Keith has some great advice: find what it is about that person you like.Facebook
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Notes From a New Believer

Relationship SkillsI left Keith’s recent holiday party with my insides dancing from the synchronicity of the evening’s events. Although I’m only 45, learning new professional tricks can be a difficult thing. Yet, as a life-long learner, I endeavored to try some of the techniques Keith talks about in his books, and lectures and since I was attending his holiday party, I couldn’t think of a better...Facebook
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Honesty Is Definitely the Best Policy

Social CapitalistWhen Jodi Glickman, author of Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say it. The Secrets of Getting Ahead , joined us on the Social Capitalist, she shared her thoughts on how to be generous in different situations. Here, she explains why the classic saying “Honesty is the best policy” still holds true today. I’m a big proponent of being honest, always. I know that one’s not...Facebook
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How Are You Spending the Holidays?

Ask Keith2013 was an eventful year, both for myself and for my company, Ferrazzi Greenlight. “Change” was probably the word of the year, but I didn’t always slow down enough to appreciate it or understand what it meant for me or the organization as a whole. I’m working on that this holiday season. This year, I’ve decided to invite a group of dear friends to spend the week between...Facebook
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