One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my many years in business is the value of writing a handwritten note to someone. In my case, it’s likely a note to a customer who’s recently used my services, but there have certainly been times when...
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...
“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...
I learned long ago that if just one person in an audience is moved by a speaker’s words, that speaker has done his job well. Certainly every speaker tries to in some way touch each and every attendee, but that’s not always as easy as it seems. This week I...
So exciting for me to know that I’ll get to share my passion with another few hundred college seniors eager to take the next step in life. I realize my talk may not be a life-changer for many, but if I can assist just a handful in each...