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April 18, 2018
Success Shortie: How To Disagree Diplomatically
Opinions are good! So are differences in opinion. Different opinions broaden our perspective and enable us to look at things from a new angle. Reaping the rewards of inclusive problem solving and decision-making can only be reaped if you communicate that difference effectively. How we share that difference of opinion can open up or shut down the conversation. […]
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April 11, 2018
How To Get The Answer You Want
How do you feel about airline change fees? Not a fan? Honestly, if someone is trying to change their flight for any reason, they are likely already having a bad day. I don’t mind the fees so much – as long as I can make the adjustments I need and the people on the other end of the line […]
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April 4, 2018
Thank You!
Last week I asked you all to help me choose a cover design for my upcoming book, The Connector’s Club. The results are in! Thanks to all of your feedback we have chosen a winning design. Take a look! To refresh your memory, I have three main goals in writing The Connector’s Club. I want to show and explain: 1. […]
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April 1, 2018
How Likability Impacts the Bottom Line
A friend of mine who works at a major financial firm once asked me to be a speaker for the firm’s women’s group. After several calls and lots of enthusiasm, the incoming group president said “Likability? I don’t think so. We’re not doing it.” To her the word Likability was too soft, and the engagement was cancelled. Ever […]
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March 31, 2018
Guess Where My Power Comes From, Now!
Hi everyone! Sometimes, a powerful insight can come from a casual conversation. This week’s Success Shortie came from just that. When discussing a little about my personal background with a colleague, I realized something about the evolution of where I find my power. Watch this week’s Shortie to learn how my power has transferred from a negative space to a positive […]
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March 21, 2018
Want To Stop Overthinking It?
It makes my day when you email me with questions! Especially descriptive, situational questions with a comedic flare like this gem from a female executive: “I have started a new job in a senior position in a brand new start-from-scratch business and have other executives, who are not in my direct business unit, who have said on […]
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March 14, 2018
What Are You Hiding?
Over the Holidays of 2017, I took my kids to see Wicked. If you haven’t seen it, I would highly recommend it. We loved it! Spoiler alert… During Wicked, it is revealed that the all-powerful wizard was just a regular guy behind a curtain. Ever feel like people don’t know what’s behind the curtain for you? In my head, I feel like I live […]
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March 7, 2018
Do You Know The Difference Between Bragging And Gratitude?
When I was growing up, my dad, a real estate agent, would go to houses and take Polaroids for the listings and my sister and I would be bored in the back seat. I give him credit, he tried to make it fun by quizzing us about the type of house it was and how we knew. […]
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March 4, 2018
A Simple Technique to Increase Job Satisfaction
Everyone wants to feel satisfied. And every manager wants that for their team. A satisfied employee is productive, engaged and stays loyal! So what’s this simple technique to increase job satisfaction? Recognition. Obvious, right? Research shows time and time again that recognition and appreciation is one of the top 3 contributions to job satisfaction. We […]
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March 3, 2018
Can You Make Someone Like You?
I know you’ve heard me say and write about the importance of likability. As an entrepreneur, it is a key component to building business, referrals and a strong professional reputation. But be careful, it is easy to get consumed by the idea of being liked. I remember hyper focusing on the one participant in a […]
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