

4 Books to Maximize Your Influence
You’ve heard us recommend Dale Carnegie’s book How to Win Friends and Influence People many times. It’s the best place to start if you...


How to Prep For an Important Chat
You finally did it. You nailed down an appointment with a key influencer in your industry, a respected leader in your company, or a...


Take the Red Pill
In the popular film “The Matrix,” the character Neo discovers that he’s been part of a fabricated world that, while simple and blissful,...


2 Secrets of Successful People
Yesterday, I received an email from one of our clients that included this: "Keeping busy doing things that are not the most exciting, but...


5 Ways to Stand Out
You’ve worked in your organization awhile. You’ve done what’s been asked. You’ve made positive things happen. You feel like it’s time to...


5 Ways to Be a Nicer Person
All things being equal, you’d likely prefer to be nice. Virtually nobody shows up with a goal to anger and intimidate. Yet, that’s...


How to Build Your Network Without Networking Events
If you’re seeking a new job, wanting more industry exposure, trying to find more customers, or attempting to attract media attention, one...


Why You Want (and Need) Questions
Almost every time I’ve worked with clients on presentation skills training, a comment like this comes up: The presentation part I’m fine...


5 Immediate Ways to Recognize People
A few weeks ago, I received this in an email from a Carnegie Coach listener: I would like some tips on how to do some reward and...


How to Maximize Vacations
Many times over the years, I’ve heard clients state some version of this: I can’t take vacation this year. This is no surprise, since...

