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Tonight, before the presidential debate, it’s Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X . competitive reality TV featuring two tribes divided by generation: Millennials born between 1984 and 1997) and Generation X ( born between 1963 and 1982).[1] We don’t need a show of hands but look around the room and you’ll see our chapter has a

Based on Toltec wisdom and traditions that began back in 900AD, Don Miguel Ruiz depicts four of the most simple, yet most powerful principles. When we are out of phase with these ideas, they are the source of our self-limiting beliefs and they rob us of joy and create needless suffering. But by honoring these

One of the more common human dynamics when it comes to our relationships, our businesses, and our business relationships is a flat, two-dimensional spectrum, both ends of which lead nowhere great. Yet, in the right moments, they each appear rather inviting. Let me explain. Imagine that you send an email to a potential lead or

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

One of the best pieces of advice I was given was to aim to get people first saying, “Me too,” not “So what?” when interacting and networking. The goal is to first find what you have in common with someone and then build on that. Stay away from going right into what you do and

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

Two hardworking people are headed toward each other. Person A moving at 80 hours a week and Person B moving at 10 hours a week. They both make $50,000 a year. Who will be richer when they pass in the middle of the night? If you said B, you would be correct, and this is

Lucinda Walsh just recently joined NYC Lucky 62 as the wedding cake queen in the business. But Emily Stuart, the other queen of wedding cakes, would love to visit after Conrad told her how amazing our group is. One problem – they both are immediate competition – one profession per seat. But we like everybody

Today I’m here to offer you some networking tips for introverts. This room may be a boisterous barrel of laughs each Wednesday but it takes some more effort for some of us. And even those of us who like to talk and mingle get tired sometimes. So, if you have a busy upcoming fall full

As a publicist and business development expert, much of my time is spent cold calling or cold pitching the media. Although many people dread the thought of cold calling, it’s a skill that can be developed over time. Following are helpful tips and tricks.  First, face your fear about cold calling. I often draw upon