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How to Meet the Right People at a Networking Event
Written by Michael Goldberg As opposed to the wrong people. Meeting people at a business networking event that you like makes networking much more fun! Common interests, common goals, common sense. If you take the right approach, you can make meaningful connections that are beneficial to your business and personal goals. Here are some KnockContinue reading “How to Meet the Right People at a Networking Event”
Leading with Insight
Written by Jane Holford In the high-pressure world of leadership, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of putting important decisions into action. The chaotic demands of the role often leave little time to pause. Yet the most impactful growth doesn’t just come from doing—it comes from thinking. Mindful reflection is, inContinue reading “Leading with Insight”
Leadership Lessons from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s Rivalry
Written by Jane Holford When you wrap up your career, what do you wish your biggest rival would say about you? Here’s a stunning example from professional tennis. It certainly helps you reflect if you are sewing the seeds of respect and admiration with your industry competitors. In the world of sports, the rivalry betweenContinue reading “Leadership Lessons from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s Rivalry”
The Art of Succession Discussions
Written by Jane Halford, FCA, ICD.D There is a certain taboo that comes with leadership succession for family businesses. Passing the torch is a much more difficult conversation when your business and family are intrinsically linked. Often, the founder or current leading generation will intend to remain in control of the business for the foreseeableContinue reading “The Art of Succession Discussions”
Lead With Balance
Written by: Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD Leadership often demands a lot—focus, energy, and dedication. But what if being a great leader wasn’t about giving more, but about living more? What if true leadership came from a place of balance, where health, joy, and freedom weren’t luxuries but essentials? What if you simply modeled what youContinue reading “Lead With Balance”
Three Cheers for Three Years: Happy Third Anniversary at Peran Design!
Published on January 8, 2025 Written by Christine Raniets, Peran Design January 2025 marks the third anniversary of my business, Peran Design. While I’ve been honing my craft for over 18 years, being an entrepreneur has been an incredible journey these past three years. Naturally, with this milestone, the number three has been on myContinue reading “Three Cheers for Three Years: Happy Third Anniversary at Peran Design!”
Fear: The Call To Grow!!!
Written by: Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD After months of no travel, life has been a whirl wind of activity and travel these past few months. I just came back from a business trip to Costa Rica, which was wonderful and yet, OMG, an adventure to put it mildly. The organizer, Linda Fisk, of LeadHERship Global,Continue reading “Fear: The Call To Grow!!!”
Now is the Time to BE JOY
Written by Machen MacDonald Let me share my journey and the BEJOY process that transformed my holiday experience from one of stress to genuine fulfillment. As a business owner, I remember not that long ago putting on a brave face during the holidays while internally feeling overwhelmed and sometimes even a bit depressed. The weightContinue reading “Now is the Time to BE JOY”
Your Networking Foxhole
Written By Michael Goldberg Who would be in your business networking foxhole? I love the metaphor of the foxhole as if you’re fighting in battle. In a life-and-death situation, who do you want in the trenches with you to fight the fight? The best warriors, military strategists, those that have your back and would put theirContinue reading “Your Networking Foxhole”
10 Ways to NOT Make a KO Impression!
Written by Michael Goldberg As in NOT a good impression! The first line spoken by John Wick 4’s villain, the Marquis de Gramont, is “How you do anything is how you do everything.” The first and last rule of life by which he now abides. How you do anything is certainly how you do everything.Continue reading “10 Ways to NOT Make a KO Impression!”