Lessons from the Labyrinth: Perseverance on the Path

by | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog

“Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.” ~Buddha This...

Why Should I Network? The Benefits of Accountability

by | Oct 27, 2015 | Blog

“True love does not only encompass the things that make you feel good, it also holds you to a standard of accountability.” ~Monica Johnson In the last year or so, my business has really started to grow. I mean, it was doing OK, just limping along in the...

Bad Excuses: I don’t have time

by | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog

I’m in Grand Rapids, Michigan this week, working with the folks at the Michigan Recruiting and Retention Network’s annual convention, teaching them about the importance of developing great networks and giving them some tools to use while doing it. These...

Personal Networking Story: The Little Things Pay Off

by | Aug 13, 2015 | Blog

I’m always a little suspicious of analogies. Don’t get me wrong. They can be great tools to help explain complex concepts. The problem I have is when people try to use them to prove a point. That’s when you have to put on your balderdash detector to...

Top 10 Reasons to Sell at the Networking Event

by | Mar 20, 2015 | Blog

Repeat after me: Networking is not sales. Of all the mistakes people make in their networking practice (consciously or unconsciously), this one is probably the biggest. You see it all the time — people running around handing out cards, passing out brochures, and...