How To Use Empathy in Communication To Strengthen Your Connections
Empathy allows us to create and nurture strong, lasting relationships by showing our genuine care for others as individuals rather than business opportunities. This article explores how developing empathy is one of the most essential skills for successful leadership.
The 5 Habits of Productive People
Learning how to be more productive is the key to success. Boost your productivity with these 5 habits of productive people and learn how to get more done in less time. We’ve also included some really useful practical resources and tools to help you get started straight away.
9+ Must-Read Blog Posts, eBooks, and Online Resources to Unlock Your Full Potential in 2018
With 2017 officially behind us and 2018 unfolding before us, I hope you can look back on the past year with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Here at Mindmaven, it’s been an exciting year of learning and growth, and I imagine many of you can say the same. But as great as 2017 was, […]
How to Leverage the Power of Curiosity to Build Relationships and Generate Breakthrough Opportunities
Somewhere along the line, the concept of “curiosity” got a bad rap. For example, you’ve probably heard the famous saying, “Curiosity killed the cat.” Judging by that belief, curiosity’s bad thing; something to be avoided. The problem is, “curiosity killed the cat” is only half the saying. When you trace it back to it’s origins, […]
Has Your Network Reached Its Expiration Date? 3 Questions to Ensure Your Relationships are Relevant to Your Goals
How long have you been in business? Five years? Ten? Fifteen? Regardless of how long you’ve been in operation, you can probably look back on the successes you’ve experienced with a sense of pride. Compared to day one, you and your business have probably grown astronomically. And, at least to some degree, you probably have […]
The Simplest Strategy for Massive Networking Event Success (Even if You’re an Introvert)
I have a confession to make: I don’t always love networking. Yes, you read that right. And if someone who has been called one of Silicon Valley’s top relationship management experts doesn’t always love networking … Well, I doubt I’m alone. For many people, networking is like flossing. It’s something you know you should do. […]
Selling Your Company: 6.5 Things You Must Do Now to Sell Your Startup In the Future
Although few founders launch a startup with plans of selling their company, preparing for that possible future is never a bad idea. But before we get in to the six (and a half) tactics you should be doing now to sell your startup in the future, let me share a quick story … Alan, the […]
How To Make Introductions That Deliver Awesome Value to Your Network
Imagine this: You’ve just met with a new contact for the first time and can already tell there’s a lot of potential in the relationship. As a result, you want to establish yourself as someone of value; someone worth connecting with. What’s one of the most effective ways to deliver this kind of value early […]
How to Generate Valuable, Relevant Opportunities with a Relationship Objective
What do you want out of your relationships? Everyone has what I like to call a relationship objective; the problem is, most of us aren’t consciously aware of what ours is. For some, it’s incredibly direct and specific: “I want to leverage my network to make more money.” For others, it’s a little less direct: […]
Forget newsletters: 4 tips to stay top-of-mind using personalized update emails
Maybe that title is a little over-zealous: Don’t forget newsletters; they’re a powerful conversion tool. But don’t limit yourself to them. One of the most underutilized email strategies in network relationship management are personalized update emails. These are exactly what they sound like: Personal updates sent to your professional network; a quick and easy way […]