Svaha: the time between seeing lightning and hearing the thunder
I will be eternally grateful for your great gift of taking in to the fullest extent what it is that I have to offer, living it, and then reflecting it back in terms of the potential experience of others. You have given words to a process that defies words. And you’re constantly in a position to help me continue to hone that, deeper and deeper and more and more resonantly, who I am and what I offer, which is truly invaluable. — Jon Hansen, The Remembering Room, Richmond, Illinois
What you’ve sent me is so darn perfect it hurts! It’s a sheer pleasure to work with someone who writes as beautifully as you do — and in “my” voice. — Ariane Goodwin, Ed.D, smARTist® Telesummit, Millers Falls, Massachusetts
You have a real gift for words. You’re really, really good at it. — Sherry Essig, Priority Ventures Group, Raleigh, North Carolina
You’ve built such integrity of message in your company. I know that’s because it springs forth intrinsically, but you stay so focused at your core! I can’t think of a better way to phrase that laser-beam focus you have. It’s funny, because in someone else, laser-beam focus would be intense, but somehow you manage to make it much more kind and easy. — Jessica Albon, Thrive Your Tribe, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
I’ve never worked with anybody in the way that I’ve worked with you in terms of trusting in your abilities to the level that I have. — Catherine Hajnal PhD, Eight Branches Consulting, Vancouver, Canada ... facilitating and nurturing joyful living
You have an uncanny ability to see through what is being said and surface all the “unsaid” issues. Then you quickly give candid feedback and have a tremendous toolbox to help me move forward through your expert guidance of the right tool.
I have worked with many facilitators/coaches/counselors relating to work and personal situations. Your skills are exemplary and moved me faster than I ever expected. — Jennifer Baker, Fishers, Indiana
You bring both a spiritual perspective and some real-world hard-headedness. — Janet Bailey, Mindful Time Management, San Francisco, California
Brava! I wish I could draw a picture of me — you’d see me in a deep bow to you!
I read your newsletter as soon as it hits my in-box and you’re always right on with your advice. I had to let you know that this issue is particularly brilliant.
I will definitely keep this info — and your contact info — in a secure place.
Thanks so much for sharing your insight and wisdom. — Debbie Rodgers, CGA
A few weeks ago, I attended the board meeting of a local professional organization to which I belong.
One of the topics on the evening’s agenda was volunteers: how we can increase the number of volunteers, and keep those we already have actively engaged and happy.
Not being a board member (I was there to contribute to [...]
Posted: August 26th, 2010 under Networking.
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So by now I’ve written two blog posts and a newsletter article about the importance of following up. (Links to all three are at the end of this post.)
Am I beating a dead horse, or are y’all still with me?
Because I’m absolutely serious when I say that if you’re not going to follow up, you might as well not [...]
Posted: August 10th, 2010 under Networking, Small business.
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So, if you’ve poked around here on my website, you know I offer a homestudy program on how to be better at networking. And if you’ve read the description, you know that once upon a time, back when I first started my business, networking terrified me. Made me cry. Made me think seriously about giving [...]
Posted: July 27th, 2010 under Networking.
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Last week I wrote about the second-hardest thing in networking: following up.
If you’ll recall, I mentioned how only about 7% of people who say they’re going to follow up actually do follow up.
I’ve continued testing that statistic. I’ve talked with people about it (they’re universally surprised – “Only 7%? really?”), and I’ve then given them [...]
Posted: November 6th, 2009 under Marketing, Networking.
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I went to a networking event last Wednesday evening. I spoke with various people I know, plus a few who were new to me.
Several of them said they’d be in touch with me about things I can help them with – things they need or want.
One of them has followed up. That’s actually a surprisingly high number. In [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2009 under Marketing, Networking.
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One of the participants in the networking class I conducted recently asked some terrific questions about online networking.
I don’t pretend to be an expert in online networking. I certainly am active online, but I’m still learning the ropes and figuring it all out. My class, which I’m delighted to say got rave reviews, focuses primarily on the [...]
Posted: April 10th, 2009 under Ask Grace, Networking.
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So I’ve been missing in action on several fronts in the last few days. Here, on Twitter, and frankly, even in my own house.
It’s all for a good cause. Because in case you missed it (though I’ve been talking about it on Twitter and in my newsletter), I’m teaching a class on networking.
I’ve been reading the [...]
Posted: March 25th, 2009 under Networking, What I'm up to.
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