Conversations from Thanksgiving
I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. What were your favorite conversation topics over your big meal?
Here were the ones that made me think: read more »
Connecting is Better than Networking.
There is difference between connecting and networking. If you don’t believe me reflect on how you feel when you experience each one. The networking experience might bring up thoughts of events where you sport the infamous “Hello my name is” sticker while trying to figure out what you need to say to whom, carefully avoiding people who seem determined to sell you something on approach. A connecting experience might bring up thoughts of moments when you knew someone understood you, where you felt comfortable to trust and forge a relationship with them. Another difference between the two might be speed: Networking seems to be approached with speed where connecting takes some time. read more »
published November 23, 2009
What is Next for Oprah?
On Friday Oprah Winfrey announced she is calling it quits. Next season; season 25 will be the last season of the Oprah Show with the last show scheduled to air in June 2011.
In her announcement she talks about her relationship with her viewers and how some people have literally grown up with Oprah. What does that mean? What do you think people influenced by Oprah for 25 years are like? read more »
published November 23, 2009
Customer Service: Forget the Top, Aim for the Middle.
If I was to recap three conversations from last week I would probably be inclined to share the less than pleasant ones I had with the post office, an eBay seller, and a retail store clerk. This blog post could turn into a “gripe-fest” if I did, so I have opted out of recapping those conversations. Instead, I tried to reflect positively on them. What can I learn? What could I have done better to resolve issues of unfavorable service? read more »
published November 8, 2009
Halloween, Corporate Culture and Burning Man
My friend pointed out to me last week that he was “beginning to hear a theme” in our conversations. I am willing to bet if you asked five other people I speak with the most, they would tell you they hear my theme too. Everybody has a theme, it is the stage of theme that differs. A theme might be based on insecurities and fears, some you are willing to conquer and others that might be too hard to face. A theme can be based on passion and purpose; you might be in the process of gathering your thoughts or you might be laser-focused on certain actions and activities that are helping you visualize your life purpose. read more »
published November 3, 2009
Interview with April Beyer, Professional Matchmaker and Relationship Coach
Recently, I caught up with April Beyer for an inspiring talk about relationships. April is the real deal!! She is passionate about what she does and she is good at it!! She has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, CBC, NBC, MSNBC, iVillage live!, Playboy Radio, Star 98.7 and she is a regular guest expert on the Dr Phil Show.
published October 16, 2009
Top Ten Mistakes People Make in Online Networks (brought to you in David Letterman Style!)
Top Ten Mistakes People Make in Online Networks
10. Forget about it’ – signing up for a network and not taking the time to put a photo or a profile up stating why you joined or what you are about.
9. What happens on facebook, stays on facebook. – Now that you’re facebook friends, you don’t write or call anymore? For real relationship TLC, don’t forget to make time for conversation over the phone and in-person get-togethers. read more »
published October 10, 2009
Why SocialBling, Why Now?
There is a long list of really important words and phrases that seem to be frowned upon – Commitment, Relationship, “We Need to Talk” and “It Is Not Working” comes to mind. These words bring fear to most yet without them there is not much that would get accomplished. Could you actually achieve a goal without speaking a single word? Could a plan be carried out with commitment? Can you learn what works without exploring what does not? read more »
published October 6, 2009
She has EVOO, I have EMBR
I like and admire Rachael Ray for many reasons. She is transparently-quirky, charitable and driven by her passions. In 2001 she was relatively unknown yet in three short years she was well on her way; making her mark with TV and radio shows, books and merchandise lines. I also like that she is now 41, and did all of this in her 30’s, proving that it never too late to reach for your dreams even if we are living in a “younger is better” nation. read more »
published October 6, 2009
