by Andrea Howe | Jan 18, 2026 | Monthly-ish tips
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We’re a few weeks into a new calendar year, which means that any New Year’s resolutions resolutely declared have likely faltered—at least according to psychologists who say we typically do well for the first two weeks and then backslide by February. I’ve suggested before that buddying up can be a helpful antidote. This year I’m reprising another strategy that has continued to resonate with our workshop audiences when we talk about how to make change really stick. It’s a different kind of approach that paves the way for many things, including extraordinary work relationships.
by Andrea Howe | Nov 24, 2025 | Monthly-ish tips
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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.
by Andrea Howe | Oct 21, 2025 | Monthly-ish tips
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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.
by Andrea Howe | Sep 23, 2025 | Monthly-ish tips
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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.”
by Andrea Howe | Jun 24, 2025 | Monthly-ish tips
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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.
by Andrea Howe | May 27, 2025 | Monthly-ish tips
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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.
