Earlier this month, Seth Godin wrote a brief blog post about PRIVILEGE. In it, he said, “We really don’t understand privilege until we’ve lost it.” That got my mind thinking about what privileges we have as business professionals and business owners as well as members of NYC. Privilege, by its very definition in the dictionary, …
It’s the beginning of February and many people have already lived through the entire cycle of their New Year’s resolutions, from thinking about what they wanted to change and do differently this year to committing to doing it and getting in action around their goals. And then some have given up on them. Others have …
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John F. Kennedy said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” Gratitude is not a one-time-of-the-year experience, just because it’s Thanksgiving. Gratitude is an attitude. In an Entrepreneur Magazine article this summer, Jacqueline Whitmore, an etiquette expert wrote: Science …
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From the immortal words of “A Chorus Line”: Who am I anyway? Am I my resume? That is a picture of a person I don’t know. What does he want from me? What should I try to be? So many faces all around, and here we go. I need this job, oh God, I need …
The Leader of the Pack — is that you? What does it take to be a thought leader? In your industry, do you lead or do you follow? Let’s talk about what it takes to be a thought leader. LinkedIn refers to thought leaders as Influencers. You have to be invited to be one on …
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Ho Ho Ho – it’s the holiday season and all the holiday parties, events, and family visits provide some of the best networking opportunities of the entire year! To help you make the most of your holiday season cocktail parties, gatherings and events, here are the 7 tips you’ll need to succeed: 1) Say Yes to all …
It’s Fall and it’s time for Fall sports! I’m sure you have many ideas vying for your time. What about the sport of networking? Mark Cuban (you may know him from “Shark Tank”, the Mavericks, or reading his latest blog or book) says that ”Follow Your Passion” is easily the worst advice you could …
Who’s Got Your Back? And more importantly, who are your lifelines in business and life? Keith Ferrazzi in his book entitled Who’s Got Your Back talks frankly about lifelines, how to find the 3 people who will change your life, and why building deep, trusting relationships will lead to your success and won’t let …
Last week I asked you, “Who’s Got Your Back?” And more importantly, who are your lifelines in business and life? We talked about Keith Ferrazzi and his book entitled Who’s Got Your Back, about lifelines and how to find the 3 people who will change your life. To help you find yours, this …
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Last time we spoke, I asked you, “Who’s Got Your Back?” And more importantly, who are your lifelines in business and life? This week, I ask you in the wake and aftermath of the hurricane… who has had your back? And whose backs have you had? How many people checked on you? How …
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