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Be a great listener. But ALWAYS ask a question.

You're always going to learn a ton by just sitting back and listening to people in meetings and even in interviews. People--especially interviewers--love to talk about themselves. And while its immensely important for you to share your story and make sure this person...

Collaborate with your peers to gain better successes

Collaboration in business is so very important to the success process. As a lecture agent, I am constantly called upon by meeting professionals looking to raise the bar at their upcoming meetings. Fresh, Unique, and WOW are common adjectives in this search. And since...

Are you blocking out the noise?

Are you blocking out the noise?

I enjoyed a recent interview between New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Bellichick and Bob Baffert. Bob Baffert is the most famous horse trainer in the business today.  He's won 6 Kentucky Derbys and there's no doubt he'll win more.  But in a hugely competitive...

There’s no reason to procrastinate.

When I talk to college seniors, I always bring up the importance of that handwritten note or follow up note after an interview or a meeting of any type (yes, even a coffee meeting!). But I realize that the timing of this short note is key.  You can't let a long time...

Is it not what you know, but who you know?

Is it not what you know, but who you know?

"It's not what you know, it's who you know." We've all heard that statement so many times referring to so many different situations. But I don't believe it's true. I think that YOU are the person that people need to know. And there's one sure fire way to get there: If...