Humor is a universal language. While in Zurich for a speaking engagement, my wife and I went on a food tour. It’s one of our favorite things to do when traveling! Peter Gaechter, our fantastic food tour guide, shared an incredibly diverse background with us. The phrase, “The Most Interesting Man in The World,” popped in … Continue reading “How to use humor to build stronger connections through networking”
Tag: Leadership
Why building a productive team starts with the first interview
A productive team is built around united individuals. I’m on the roof of the LinkedIn EMEA headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Ian McIlwain is the Sales Director for LinkedIn Learning over the UK and Ireland. I just spoke with their incredible team on the Myth of Multitasking. Ian is a productive leader, and part of the … Continue reading “Why building a productive team starts with the first interview”
How storytelling is key to successful recruitment
“Why is it so hard to find the right candidate for the job?” Well, have you tried storytelling yet? I’m here in downtown Seattle visiting the beautiful offices of my great friend, Paul Freed. He is one of the partners of a well known recruiting company called Herd Freed Hartz. They work with some big companies … Continue reading “How storytelling is key to successful recruitment”
Why simple principles can give you big results
Simple principles can give you big results. When I met up with one of my past coaching clients, Greg Gurev, I was reminded of this idea. Greg is the Founder and CEO of MySherpa an IT service provider in the Philadelphia area. I was able to reconnect with him while I was in town … Continue reading “Why simple principles can give you big results”
Why a mindset of kindness can boost productivity
“How can I make this person’s day?” My long-time friend, Jason Hewlett, and I are working on a secret project, and I wanted to share one idea from it with you today: The mindset of kindness. Jason is exceptionally talented at building other people up and making them feel wonderful. It’s a very … Continue reading “Why a mindset of kindness can boost productivity”