English poet John Donne wrote, “No man is an island, entire of itself.” Relationships are the most consistent source of meaning in our lives and work. Whether with co-workers, colleagues, fellow members in our NYC Elevate chapter, family or friends, social and professional connections create depth and richness in our daily lives. In 2013, Porter …
These days it may seem like offering your product or service for free is the way to contribute to the larger community and serve. However, what you do today will impact your transition tomorrow into wanting to charge the same people for your services later. So how do you navigate the slippery slope of wanting …
You’ve heard the saying that it’s better to love what you do than to just have a job. Since love is in the air today, let’s examine this a bit closer and see if it rings true. According to CareerTrend.com, job satisfaction means different things to different people. Some are happy with the challenges or …
In a 1980 column, the famous composer Richard Rogers said in his column in the Boston Globe that “Showing up is 80 percent of life.” Later on, Woody Allen adjusted this – and got the credit for the more memorable version of this quote – saying, “Eighty percent of life is showing up.” We all …
Sometimes you may feel like people you reach out to with enthusiasm, refer business to, or connect with are not responding or not responding fast enough. Chances are, you may not be aware of what is happening to them at the time you make contact. Myriad things may be happening in their lives that you …
This week I offer part two of a series of insights – the three P’s — I learned from climbing the world’s highest free-standing mountain so I can share more of the lessons and blessings with you. Perseverance – Getting to the top of Kilimanjaro is not easy. In fact, less than half the people …
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Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro is no easy feat. It also offers lessons that can help you do business better and live a happier, healthy life. This week I offer the first of a two-part series of insights I learned from climbing the world’s highest free-standing mountain so I can share some of the lessons and blessings …
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Continuing this week from a September article from Inc Magazine dot com, I bring you the second of our two-part series about 10 Ways to Network Like a Pro: You’ve always heard that networking is everything in the business. From gaining job opportunities to bringing in business for your company, networking is the key to …
From a September article from Inc Magazine dot com, I bring you thefirst of a two-part series about 10 Ways to Network Like a Pro: You’ve always heard that networking is everything in the business.From gaining job opportunities to bringing in business for yourcompany, networking is the key to success. Even though many people know …
Every week we meet here in this room and network with each other and our guests. Today I want to help you think about expanding your sphere of networking beyond this room as you spring into action with your business development now that the warmer weather has finally arrived. Here are 5 suggestions of other …
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