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Thoughts on Being a Connector
Some time ago, I figured out the value of being a connector, working to connect the right people who may not know each other, but would benefit from being acquainted….
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Influencers
When you walk into a conference room, the normal thought is that the authority figure is seated at the head of the table. At your next meeting, I’ll challenge you…
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The Power of “No”
Over the years, I have learned the hard way that saying “no” can sometimes lead to just as much success as saying “yes.” It’s human nature to want to say…
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A True Warrior
The flow chart on this sidewalk sign caught my attention. Simple. All options lead to the “right” answer. It reminded me of an important truth in sales. Every customer is different,…
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Clear Your Head
It doesn’t matter if you are in the C-suite or any other position in the organization. For those who are motivated to keep moving forward, it’s hard to get everything…
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Metered Growth
Our economy is edging up by the quarter. While I do not believe 4.5% GDP growth is sustainable, it would be nice to think we will be somewhere around 2…
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TIME
This week I had breakfast with a young fellow who has raised about $3 million for his tech startup company. He’s past the angel fund stage, and now has a…
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Beyond Gallipoli
I am a member of a group that provides startup capital and mentoring to young entrepreneurs in our city. This week, I attended a presentation on the life of Winston…
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All in a Day’s Work
For most of us, each day holds a number of “to-dos.” Some are thinking tasks that involve strategy, and others are more routine, as in “just do it.” Everything I’ve…
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You’ll Never Get a Second Chance…
First impressions matter. In these initial minutes, maybe even seconds, we sometimes may make unconscious judgments, including whether or not we can trust a person. I’ve read that we tend to…