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It’s late November which means I’m braced for the oncoming onslaught of holiday messaging (emails, cards, etc.). Now seems like a good time to share some suggested do’s and don’ts for your own upcoming client reach-outs. It’s such a great opportunity to make real and lasting genuine connections, provided you avoid a few basic pitfalls.
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Recent conversations with workshop participants about the personal mastery required to build deep levels of trust have me thinking about my old Victor story, and the embedded trust lessons about overcoming awkwardness and embarrassment.
I first met Victor in early 2017, then again 11 months later. He was my airport driver both times. He recognized me the second time but couldn’t figure out why. I didn’t recognize him at first … and then it all clicked. But I didn’t have the courage to remind him who I was.
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I was reminded about this post the other day (first shared in 2020) as I have been speaking lately to various business developer audiences about a critical influence lesson. The original post was inspired by interactions with my then-93-year-old mom, reminding me of what a mentor of mine once labeled, “Being committed, not attached.”
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I was listening to a podcast the other day that referenced research I had shared with Monthly-ish Tip subscribers in 2018, which inspired me to reprise the old tip. The research was cited in a New York Times article (sourced by the journal Psychological Science) and points to ways we can all benefit from a variation of a practice that my mom taught me—provided we can get past our misguided assumptions.
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m reprising the story of an email exchange between an employee and her CEO. Important trust lessons lie within about both the merits of candor and the importance of investing in our own health and wellness.