As I visit with people all over the world, it is clear that most professionals understand that there is value in building better, more meaningful professional relationships. However, many struggle to connect with others. Reasons vary from person to person, but the bottom line is that – as I have said before – they don’t […]
Month: March 2025
Collaboration Killers: Phrases to Eliminate from Your Vernacular
In professional life, the language we use shapes team dynamics more than we realize. Whether in a work setting, a community project, or a business partnership, certain phrases, though seemingly innocuous, can silently erode collaboration, trust, and innovation. These verbal roadblocks create invisible barriers between would-be colleagues and collaborators, ultimately undermining the collective intelligence that […]
The Relationship Savant
Stanley, my 96-year-old mentor and friend, passed away recently. In a world where genuine connection often takes a backseat to superficial interaction, Stanley stood as a rare exception – a true “relationship savant” as he was so aptly described by one speaker at his funeral. What made Stanley extraordinary wasn’t just his ability to listen, […]