Would You (Really) Know What to Do if You Became Suddenly Rich?
What if tomorrow morning you woke up to the news that you closed the deal and got THAT contract? What if the meeting on your calendar for tomorrow afternoon was to announce your nomination to become an equity partner at your law firm or consulting practice? What if...
How Amazing; It Really Does Always Come Back to This
Have you, too, been hearing a lot about the “Great Resignation?” Depending upon the survey you reference, it is projected that 25% to 40% of employees are thinking of quitting their jobs – rather than return “back to normal.” Are you included in...
Oops…You’ve Hit a Bump in The Road; Now What?
“Summer, summer, summertime (Summertime) Time to sit back and unwind (Summertime)” Did you sing along as you read these lyrics?! 🙂 You might recognize them from Fresh Prince’s 1991 Grammy Award winning song. And, how appropriate! How are you planning to sit back and...
The Four Things People Often Overlook About Networking…and Money!
Whether you read all or just a few of the posts from this series on networking differently, please remember the four things below. They are what people often overlook when it comes to networking. Turns out the same is true when it comes to money, too! Underestimating...
This is The Networking Number That May Really Surprise You
How many people are in your Contact list? How many people are you connected with across all your social media channels? Of these numbers, how many are you actively engaged with? In 2017, I briefly met Luvvie Ajayi Jones where we were both speakers at the Black...
What Makes You a Great Networker?
Tracey Mitchell, a dear friend of mine who left this earth way too young, used to affectionately call me, “Miss Flo.” Why such a moniker? Because I know a lot of people, in multiple circles. And almost anytime we went somewhere in a place as large as NYC, we’d end up...
Are Relationships One of the Biggest Secrets to Your Success?
Last week an op-ed I wrote for a well-regarded industry publication, Financial Planning Magazine, went live. Though the audience for it is financial advisors and planners, you may find some of the points and questions I shared useful. (Click here to check it out; it’s...
Context, Culture, And Other Useful Things to Keep in Mind
This isn’t the first time I’ve written a series centered on the art and strategic process of negotiating. And, I doubt it will be the last. I do it because I figure if I can help people change their relationship with negotiating, then they’ll dread it less. Especially...
Want to Be a Better Negotiator? Do What Comes Naturally to You
When it comes to my sartorial style, it could probably be best described as a combination of vintage and modern. The same is true for how I’ve furnished my home. This combination wasn’t a calculated decision. It’s just how I’ve always been. I started shopping in...
