I wrote this post for LinkedIn, and thought it would be appropriate to post it here, as well. With Thanksgiving coming up I’ve been thinking about the difference between gratitude and appreciation. We often use the words interchangeably, but I think there’s a meaningful distinction: Gratitude is the feeling.Appreciation is the action. Gratitude is the […]
When was the last time you sent a heartfelt thank you to someone who sent a referral your way? In the fast pace of running a business, it’s easy to accept a warm lead, say a quick thanks, and move on to the next task. But if you want to build real, lasting relationships, the […]
If you’re a respected member of a business or social network, you’ve inevitably been posed the question, “Can I pick your brain?” Besides just the ugly visual, there is something very selfish about this common request; particularly in a networking setting. Perhaps it’s just a sign of the times that help and advice are in […]