“I’m afraid to talk to people! I never know what to say.” As a natural introvert, I understand the struggle of meeting new people and knowing what to say during the initial greeting. Thankfully, a college student taught me a powerful networking lesson during my visit to the Chelsea Market in New York City. Ryan … Continue reading “Why intentions matter when networking to build connections”
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How to write a better book
Don’t write a book without watching this video first! Writing a book is an enormous, and also rewarding, goal! It can be overwhelming to get started though. I’d like to introduce you to David Moldawer. He was a New York publisher for over a decade specializing in business books, and now he is a writer … Continue reading “How to write a better book”
Why giving people your full attention is good business
“Uh-huh, yep…mmmhmmm. I’m sorry, could you repeat that?” You know that kind of conversation. The one where the other person is pretending to listen while he scrolls on his phone, or tries typing out an email, while you’re attempting to talk to him. It’s not a good feeling at all. It makes you feel unimportant, … Continue reading “Why giving people your full attention is good business”
How switchtasking can lead to burnout syndrome
“If someone asks me to do just one more thing, I’m going to lose it!” Sound familiar? It may be due to a new diagnosis the World Health Organization came out with called the “burnout syndrome.” While in New York City, I interviewed with BoldTV, an Al Roker Entertainment venture. In this interview, we discussed the burnout epidemic … Continue reading “How switchtasking can lead to burnout syndrome”
Why learning to have fun again is vital to your success
“I don’t even know HOW to have fun anymore!” When I ask someone, “What do you do for fun?” I often get confused looks. Sometimes, they struggle to come up with something off the top of their head. Many laugh like it’s a joke. I spoke to a fantastic group from MPI Greater New York … Continue reading “Why learning to have fun again is vital to your success”