One-to-One Conversations: Interests

Unless you are both standing near something likethis, the weather is not a personal shared experience. “It sure has been hot lately.” Let’s face it. It’s not the most auspicious way to open a conversation — and it’s also not...
Magic Moments

Magic Moments

I watched Kaylie’s face as the world spun past and I knew this moment was one of the special ones — never to come again. She and I were down at Disney World together. Lisa and our brand new baby, Abby, were back up in Michigan with my sister-in-law, JoAnn....

Networking Lessons from a Bad Break: Lesson #1

With a mighty “Hiyaa!”, I drove my foot toward the waiting planks of wood… … and bounced off. As one of the tests for my next belt at Keith Hafner’s Karate, back in the Spring, I did a board-breaking — actually a triple board break...

Good E-Introductions

You wouldn’t ask a recent acquaintance to help you move. No matter how nice it would be to have them help, the time and effort involved exceed the levels of that relationship. The same is true for asking them for a personal, face-to-face introduction to someone...
Networking Impatience Leads to Frustration

Networking Impatience Leads to Frustration

She can get away with being impatient. You can’t. “Daddy, I’m ready to go swimming!” I opened one eye to see the smiling face of my daughter, Kaylie, already decked out in her swimsuit. Then I tracked over to the clock next to the...