Miracles and Magic

by | Nov 28, 2016 | Blog

“Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you’ll see them all around you.” ~ Jon Bon Jovi My wife is a genius. Seriously. Not only does she have a PhD in molecular biology, run her own business, and keep this family...

Jelly Making and the Networking Practice

by | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog

“Experience is the teacher of all things.” ~ Julius Caesar The crabapple tree is going crazy this year. It started producing fruit early and with gleeful abandon. That means that I’ve been jelly making — a lot. I just finished my 70th pint jar...

Networking Groups, Put Out the Welcome Mat

by | Sep 1, 2015 | Blog

“Great men show politeness in a particular way; a smile suffices to assure you that you are welcome, and keep about their avocations as if you were a member of the family.” ~ John James Audubon Welcome home. That should be the clarion call for every...

Curiosity, Curiosity, Curiosity

by | Jul 6, 2015 | Blog

There’s the old joke about the three most important qualities when buying a house — location, location, location. In a similar manner, there are three qualities you must have to be successful as a networker — curiosity, curiosity, curiosity....

The Electronic Squirrel

by | Jul 2, 2015 | Blog

“Squirrel!” ~ Doug the Dog from “Up” Our electronic distractions are all around us. A young mother is in a restaurant with her three children. Her back is to them as she talks on her cell phone. An extended group of family and friends is on the...