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Nov 14, 2019
You are Presenting (or Interviewing or Dating) from 3 Blocks Away
This past Tuesday I had the opportunity to meet with a number of young fashion designers to discuss the launch of their brands. One of the things we talked about…
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Nov 7, 2019
The Formula for Effective Feedback
How many of you have suffered when giving others feedback—either because you worry about how it will land or because you have tried in the past to mixed results? You…
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Oct 31, 2019
Forget Their Shoes—Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Chair
Last week, I received another great email via the “Ask a Question” button on my site. My correspondent had been moved to a new position—after being promised a promotion in…
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Oct 26, 2017
Would You Like to Expand Your Empire? (Without Leaving Your Desk?)
Dear Wow Readers—and Leaders, I’m excited because today’s Wow is an invitation! From November 6th -17th, my friend Emi Kirschner, author of Get Results: Learn the Fast Track to Success…
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Aug 24, 2017
Don’t Discount the Message Because You Don’t Like the Messenger
A few weeks ago a client and I were discussing strategies for growing her business. One idea in particular seemed like a terrific fit but it had been offered by…
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Aug 10, 2017
What a Bad Date Can Teach You about Telling a Compelling Brand Story *
By this time most of us know it’s not enough to have a terrific brand: we need a compelling brand story. But what do you do if—as you’re telling your…
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Jul 20, 2017
What do Porn and Bad Pitch/Cover Letters Have in Common? More than You Think
The nature of my business is such that I have multiple email inboxes. The consequence of that is that one is always, inevitably, in the midst of a spam porn…
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Jun 29, 2017
Coffee in the Clouds—It’s a Podcast!
Hello, hello, This past week, I was lucky enough to connect with the gentleman pictured above, Thomas Capone. Tom is the CEO of the New York Distance Learning Association. Among…
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May 4, 2017
Exciting News!!!! (Or Is It?…)
This past week I received an email with the subject line “Exciting News!” When I opened it, I discovered an announcement about someone I know quite peripherally (if at all….)…
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Apr 13, 2017
Embrace the Hate: An Argument for Using Rage as Fuel
This past week I was listening (as is often the case) to NPR where I heard Terry Gross interviewing John Kander, who, with the late Fred Ebb, wrote the songs…
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