• What's architecture got to do with it?

    posted: Jul. 31, 2024.

    We've come a long way in understanding the connection between architecture, design and communication. As a coach and facilitator, I've always been fascinated with how one's environment can affect the Read more
  • Back from the Bloomberg Green Festival

    posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

    Last week I attended the Bloomberg Green Festival in Seattle. I'd attended two Bloomberg Green Summits in New York City in previous years, and was curious as to what might Read more
  • Age and Soul: Taking the Long View

    posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

    The other day my personal trainer said to me "remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint," and that struck a chord with me because I was already exhausted after only Read more
  • Screenshot Your Meeting

    posted: Jun. 03, 2024.

    The name tag is still useful. It's a quick visual cue that makes it easier to get to know people and to build your networks. Unfortunately, it presents a number Read more
  • Pandaplomacy: Let's Be Friends

    posted: May 30, 2024.

    This week it was announced that pandas will be returning to the National Zoo! Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 2 years old and er... "citizens" of China, will arrive Read more
  • Values-based Networking

    posted: May 30, 2024.

    I'm perpetually in search of the connection between networking and global public service. That is, I like uncovering what is unique about international and non-profit communities, and developing a style Read more
  • Chatting with ChatGPT: Networking and Climate Change

    posted: May 03, 2024.

    I had a great conversation with ChatGPT this morning. Thank you (er... Mr. Chat?) for these insights....:  Professional networking can play a significant role in mitigating climate change by fostering collaboration, Read more
  • Lessons from 2020

    posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

    I just finished Eric Klinenbrerg's book 2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed. It's an outstanding work of research, and it draws some interesting conclusions. Reading it Read more
  • Mindful Networking

    posted: Mar. 25, 2024.

    Recently I read a book called The Lost Art of Good Conversation: A Mindful Way to Connect with Others and Enrich Everyday Life, by Sakyong Mipham. It seemed to be Read more
  • Chat the Minefield

    posted: Mar. 15, 2024.

    This is a rough time for citizen diplomats like you and me. The US Department of State tells us that citizen diplomacy is the concept that the individual has the Read more
  • In Praise of Side-by-side Networking

    posted: Jan. 26, 2024.

    It’s said that some prefer side-by-side (SBS) communication - commenting to others as they watch sports or drive a car, for example, while others prefer face-to-face (F2F). As an introvert, Read more
  • Make your point with a pin.

    posted: Jan. 10, 2024.

    Madeleine Albright, US Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001, was known for her use of pins. Her book Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box, described these Read more

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