Need to strengthen your network but not sure how to start? The task can sound overwhelming, particularly when you’re at a crossroads with your job or struggling to find that…

We often confuse likability with sociability. However, the two are not inextricably linked. Your likability has nothing to do with whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert.  Rather, likable people…

There’s no doubt about it, relationships are crucial for success in business and in life. In fact, research shows that relationships may have the biggest influence on our happiness. Most…

Who has two thumbs and just nailed their business meeting? You! You send a prompt follow-up email with next steps, and then…. crickets.  You know your prospect is qualified, and…

The “friend zone” – the worst zone to be in when you were hoping for more. If you’ve ever unintentionally ended up there in a relationship, you know how difficult…

There’s no I in team, but there are a lot of opinions, personalities, relating styles, commitment levels, and dynamics. Chances are someone has one or two of those you don’t…

Difficult clients are an inevitable part of doing business. We’ve all had to work with them. It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and stressful.  Most of us want to complete our work with…

In our last post, we introduced a three-part series on how you can build positive relationships with difficult people and why it’s such an important skill. This week, we’ll focus…

Fact: You will have to work with a person you find difficult. If you haven’t experienced it yet, you will. Relationships play a vital role in how happy, productive, and…

Relationships are necessary for every person, in every professional role. They’re the biggest predictor of success and one of the most important contributors to career satisfaction. It’s not just having…