My friend Allan has mastered something most advice-givers miss entirely. When people come to him with a challenge, he doesn’t tell them what they should do. Instead, he says, “Here’s what I would do if I were in your shoes…” That subtle shift changes everything. “Should” carries weight – obligation, judgment, the implicit message that […]
Month: January 2026
Make Your World Smaller
According to my brother, Shawn, we live in a small world, but only if we choose to be plugged into it. Knowingly or unknowingly, every day, we undoubtedly pass by people who are connected to us in some way, shape, or form. Shawn, who is the Managing Broker and Vice President at ReeceNichols – The […]
When Business Cards Aren’t an Option: The LinkedIn QR Code Solution
I recently met with a young professional facing an unusual challenge: His company prefers to “fly under the radar” and prohibits employees from having business cards with the company name or logo. As someone who believes business cards are like sharing a little piece of yourself and saying, “let’s keep in touch,” I initially found […]