You know that feeling when you’re considering buying something. You know what it’s like to be aware of the desire to get that Thing, whatever it is. Say it’s a very particular…

How many states have you lived in? My count so far is 8. Every time I moved to a new state and city, my Dad helped me find a bank. He didn’t…

That was his first question. And it’s not the first time someone has inquired about my hair. In fact, the Mohawk style haircut for me has been an incredible connection point.  People…

Do’s: Make all your invites to connect personal. Using pre-formed phrases by platforms are easy to see through and if you are truly wanting to connect, each interaction is a unique one…

“This* was ready yesterday, but I wasn’t. I did some minor editing this morning but I am still not sure how happy I am with it. I kept telling myself “it’s just…

We’re in a count down…  every day is a different world for all of us. Now’s the time to make connections. Today I invested a few hours to connect with everyone in…

Are you asking your audience questions in advance? If you are, you’re doing it right! If you’re not, start the practice. With a nod to Kindra Hall , asking your audiences 2…

I sent out a message in my newsletter last week – a challenge really: “If you say you want to help people, you’ve got it wrong.” Being more specific in how you…

Skilling-up is another way I’m pivoting. What does that mean? It means that with the way the world, ne people, are shifting how they invest their time, it’s the perfect time to…

Part 1: Reflect, Shift, Sleep. Read it here. Part 2: Ways You Can Pivot. Next, with the terrific support of my team, we’re examining our own strategies and tactics: what are you…

When you think about human connection, do you also think about your principles? Your principles guides your practices. They come before activity and deserve concentrated attention, to determine and guide your efforts.…

No. Not if you choose to grow. The email conversation below is a perfect example of how powerful our mindset and attitude is. Whatever we believe is what we’ll experience. What’s your…

One connecting practice I relish is sending birthday greetings. Cards, notes, video messages, voicemail, phone calls…   On LinkedIn They make it easy, by providing reminders of the birthdays of connections (by…

“Oh shit, this is working!!” “I’m feeling more empowered about charging what I’m worth.” “I really had a blast making the menus of services.” “I’m feeling more equipped.”   Have you said…

Client: We’re cancelling our programming. Me: Hmmm… would you consider shifting to online programming? [pause] Client: How would that work? Me: [explain, simply & directly, encouraging them that their audience still wants…

Because I’ve been helping a lot of my clients shift right now (from rooms to zoom), here are Top Connecting Tactics right now I’m sharing in workshops – use what’s useful for…

Please use these Connecting practices, which are also directly tied to marketing, to build your community today. 1. If you have your social media icons on your website – make sure you…

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One of the most oft asked questions I get is this: “I’m an introvert. How do I connect with other people?” My reply is always the same: Anyone who wants to connect,…