Networking Education

November 30th… thirty days have September, April, June and November; all the rest have thirty one except for February, which has twenty eight… Today is the final day of November, the eleventh month of the year. Which means we’re only another thirty days or so from kicking off 2023. Time is an interesting thing. And

Love songs. Romantic comedies. Dramas. Theatrical shows. Fables and fairytales. If done well, they grab our attention, and don’t let go. We want to see how they play out. And how the relationships inside them unfold. Because it all comes down to relationships. And relationships are all about needs, and whether or not those needs

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

Anybody could stand up in a courtroom and say, “I didn’t do it. I’m not guilty.” And anybody who’d want to become a professional actor, musician, or sports figure, could say, “I’m talented. I should be cast in the role,” or given the gig, or drafted onto the team. But that’s not how it works

It wouldn’t surprise me to hear that many of you in this meeting have a pretty good idea of some of the things you want to create in the coming months. Maybe even in 2023. And that’s great. As an Executive Coach, I know all too well the power of having goals and a vision

The Autumnal Equinox. We are exactly one day away from when the Sun will be immediately above the Equator — which means tomorrow we will have exactly as much light as we do darkness. Half and half. 50/50. Down the middle. For some people that might sound like balance. Maybe even peace. Or maybe 50/50

Let’s see… Josh Doyle, imagine later today you’re going to find out you’re getting yet another monster listing. Dr Kristian, later today four new patients are going to walk into your office. And Josh Perlman, your staff checked the voicemail and office email and found three new patients making appointments. Jeff Weiskopf, unfortunately someone got

If you are on this Zoom call today, there is something I know about you — you’ve got talent. If you’re a member, you were chosen for your seat. And since there was only one, it wasn’t handed over without scrutiny. You made it here, and you’ve been here. If you’re a guest, it’s true

I believe that when we first walk through the doors — be them physical or virtual — and evaluate whether or not Elevate is “for us,” there are certain things we all wonder about. Will I get referrals? Will I close business? Maybe we consider if we’ll learn something, or grow in other ways. But